Patents by Inventor Michael J. Covello

Michael J. Covello has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Actively steerable gravity embedded anchor systems and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 9422034
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a self-directed (i.e., autonomous), steerable gravity-embedded anchor. This anchor free-falls through the water column, accelerates due to gravity and uses its kinetic energy to embed itself into the seafloor so as to function as an anchor for mooring of both floating vessels and other underwater structures. Unlike existing gravity-embedded plate anchors, this device can steer itself to its intended target location on the seafloor, enhancing placement accuracy and allowing release directly from an installation vessel on the water surface, thereby greatly simplifying installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Intermoor Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Bauer, Kenneth A. Ullrich, Michael J. Covello
  • Actively Steerable Gravity Embedded Anchor Systems And Methods For Using The Same
    Publication number: 20150274261
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a self-directed (i.e., autonomous), steerable gravity-embedded anchor. This anchor free-falls through the water column, accelerates due to gravity and uses its kinetic energy to embed itself into the seafloor so as to function as an anchor for mooring of both floating vessels and other underwater structures. Unlike existing gravity-embedded plate anchors, this device can steer itself to its intended target location on the seafloor, enhancing placement accuracy and allowing release directly from an installation vessel on the water surface, thereby greatly simplifying installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas C. Bauer, Kenneth A. Ullrich, Michael J. Covello