Patents by Inventor Robert P. GORDON, JR.

Robert P. GORDON, JR. 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).

  • Patent number: 10065716
    Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Robert P. Gordon, Jr., Martin C. Lewis
  • Patent number: 9853360
    Abstract: An inflatable RADAR signal device that is capable of rising above the surface of the water when deployed and that reflects RADAR emissions. The signal device is a self-contained, small, independent system that can withstand being present in a maritime environment, including being submerged in the water and/or being located on a vessel in the water, for an extended amount of time. The device includes a housing that houses one or more deflated balloons that are constructed of a material that, when inflated, rise above the level of the water and that reflect RADAR emissions. The device includes at least one gas cylinder for inflating the balloon(s), and a mechanism to trigger release of the balloon(s) from the housing including a mechanism to trigger release of the gas from the gas cylinder(s) to inflate the balloon(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Robert P. Gordon, Jr., Martin C. Lewis, Mark E. Whalen
  • Publication number: 20170274970
    Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Russell M. SYLVIA, Robert P. GORDON, JR., Martin C. LEWIS
  • Patent number: 9701378
    Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Robert P. Gordon, Jr., Martin C. Lewis
  • Patent number: 9453705
    Abstract: A payload launch system is described that provides one launch solution suitable for multiple applications. A payload, such as a UAV, is launched from a sealed launch tube using compressed gas or other energy source. The launch tube can be used to transport and protect the payload from harsh environments for extended periods prior to launch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Martin C. Lewis, Mark E. Whalen, Robert P. Gordon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160176485
    Abstract: An AUV is described that includes an external, deployable payload releasably attached to the exterior of the AUV. The release mechanism between the payload and the AUV is relatively simple and low cost. The payload is mounted external to the AUVs hull and does not significantly increase the cost of the AUV to which it is attached. There are no complex release mechanisms or intermediate launch systems attached to the AUV. Therefore, the described AUV can deploy payloads, such as sensors, that would normally be deployed from a manned platform. This can increase the payload capability of a small expendable AUV without increasing volume or cost of the AUV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Russell M. SYLVIA, Robert P. GORDON, JR., Martin C. LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20160054097
    Abstract: A payload launch system is described that provides one launch solution suitable for multiple applications. A payload, such as a UAV, is launched from a sealed launch tube using compressed gas or other energy source. The launch tube can be used to transport and protect the payload from harsh environments for extended periods prior to launch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Russell M. SYLVIA, Martin C. LEWIS, Mark E. WHALEN, Robert P. GORDON, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150372391
    Abstract: An inflatable RADAR signal device that is capable of rising above the surface of the water when deployed and that reflects RADAR emissions. The signal device is a self-contained, small, independent system that can withstand being present in a maritime environment, including being submerged in the water and/or being located on a vessel in the water, for an extended amount of time. The device includes a housing that houses one or more deflated balloons that are constructed of a material that, when inflated, rise above the level of the water and that reflect RADAR emissions. The device includes at least one gas cylinder for inflating the balloon(s), and a mechanism to trigger release of the balloon(s) from the housing including a mechanism to trigger release of the gas from the gas cylinder(s) to inflate the balloon(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Robert P. Gordon, JR., Martin C. Lewis, Mark E. Whalen
  • Patent number: 9205902
    Abstract: An external payload module or body that is mechanically attached to the exterior of a standard production AUV. The module expands the applications for which the AUV can be utilized and/or enhances an existing application(s), enabling current single or limited use AUV's to have multi-mission capability or enhancing existing capability without requiring complete redesign of the AUV. This approach capitalizes on the advantages of high-volume small AUV production to maintain low manufacturing and handling costs, while enabling greatly improved AUV mission flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Russell M. Sylvia, Martin C. Lewis, Robert P. Gordon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140230714
    Abstract: An external payload module or body that is mechanically attached to the exterior of a standard production AUV. The module expands the applications for which the AUV can be utilized and/or enhances an existing application(s), enabling current single or limited use AUV's to have multi-mission capability or enhancing existing capability without requiring complete redesign of the AUV. This approach capitalizes on the advantages of high-volume small AUV production to maintain low manufacturing and handling costs, while enabling greatly improved AUV mission flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell M. SYLVIA, Martin C. LEWIS, Robert P. GORDON, JR.