Patents by Inventor Richard C. Mursinna

Richard C. Mursinna 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).

  • Underwater bubble camera
    Patent number: 4860038
    Abstract: A camera, means for varying the direction of the field of view of the camera and means for focusing the camera are all secured within a water-tight enclosure. The enclosure has a transparent viewing port and is spherical or near spherical. No moving parts extend beyond the enclosure and a single cable housing contains all wires and control lines leading to the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert vH. Thatcher, Richard C. Mursinna, Richard E. Tackabery
  • Submersible ROV for cleaning and inspecting metal
    Patent number: 4821665
    Abstract: A submersible ROV removes extraneous material from the surface of submerged metal with a cleaning tool and measures the thickness of the metal with an ultrasonic probe. A camera allows visual operation of the ROV. The cleaning tool and ultrasonic probe can reach areas of limited access making the ROV useful for inspecting the interior of holding tanks. A submersible, electrical power supply can be combined with the ROV to provide an intrinsically safe system which is particularly useful in environments where sparks pose a substantial hazard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Brian P. Matthias, Richard C. Mursinna, Felixberto A. Galasan