Patents by Inventor Michael Mente

Michael Mente 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).

  • Snorkel device for a submarine
    Patent number: 7209288
    Abstract: An optical observation device is connected to an extendable and retractable snorkel tube for above-water observation during the snorkel travel (travel at periscope depth) of the submarine. The optical observation device is designed as a compact unit which consists of an optronics unit with a short-travel drive. The compact unit is assembled on the snorkel tube. At least one further compact unit is provided which comprises at least one communication arrangement with a short-travel drive, wherein this further compact unit is likewise provided on the snorkel tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Gabler Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Wäntig, Michael Mente, Wolfgang Scharf, Christian Buck
  • Snorkel device for a submarine
    Publication number: 20040169917
    Abstract: An optical observation device is connected to an extendable and retractable snorkel tube for above-water observation during the snorkel travel (travel at periscope depth) of the submarine. The optical observation device is designed as a compact unit which consists of an optronics unit with a short-travel drive. The compact unit is assembled on the snorkel tube. At least one further compact unit is provided which comprises at least one communication arrangement with a short-travel drive, wherein this further compact unit is likewise provided on the snorkel tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Ulrich Wantig, Michael Mente, Wolfgang Scharf, Christian Buck