Patents by Inventor Steve T. Synodis

Steve T. Synodis 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).

  • Remote controlled scuttling buoy
    Patent number: 3947907
    Abstract: A berthing buoy for mooring ships which provides for remote controlled release of mooring lines in emergency situations and sinking of the buoy by opening special scuttling valves. The buoy is refloated by blowing its compartments with compressed air manually admitted to the compartments by a diver using a special control station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Steve T. Synodis