Patents by Inventor Steven M. Simpson

Steven M. Simpson 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).

  • Bird deterrent system
    Patent number: 11613893
    Abstract: A pest deterrent system is provided by an elongate flat flexible panel configured to be formed into a compressed bowed shape and installed in the compressed bowed shape onto a portion of a roof support and an underside of roof sheathing. The bowed shape of the installed panel frictionally secures the panel in place adjacent the roof support and the roof sheathing without the use of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Steven M. Simpson
  • Anode sled and method of assembly
    Patent number: 8721848
    Abstract: An anode sled for assembly is disclosed which is constructed using a bag or sack which can be filled on-site with ballast. The sled design includes at least one stanchion or post extending upward from the sack and supports an anode. The sled can be used for both sacrificial anode and impressed current applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Marine Project Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Simpson
  • Laser-induced fabrication of metallic interlayers and patterns in polyimide films
    Patent number: 7758927
    Abstract: Self-metallizing polyimide films are created by doping polyamic acid solutions with metallic ions and solubilizing agents. Upon creating a film, the film is exposed to coherent light for a specific time and then cured. The resulting film has been found to have a metallic surface layer and a metallic subsurface layer (interlayer). The layer separating the metallic layer has a uniform dispersion of small metal particulates within the polymer. The layer below the interlayer has larger metal particulates uniformly distributed within the polymer. By varying the intensity or time of exposure to the coherent light, three-dimensional control of metal formation within the film is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Gilda A. Miner, Diane M. Stoakley, Gregory A. Gaddy, Brent D. Koplitz, Steven M. Simpson, Michael F. Lynch, Samuel C. Ruffner
  • Systems and methods for underwater impressed current cathodic protection
    Publication number: 20080105562
    Abstract: An ICCPS system includes a waterproof transformer or transformer rectifier adapted for underwater placement, an above-water source of AC power, and one or more cables connecting the power source to either a rectifier on the surface and underwater transformer or to a underwater transformer rectifier to deliver high voltage/low amperage DC power or high voltage/low amperage AC power from the source for underwater conversion to low voltage/high amperage DC power for delivery to on underwater anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Steven M. Simpson, Alan W. Bell
  • System and method for managing the buoyancy of an underwater vehicle
    Patent number: 7213532
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method, including a gas supply proximate to a worksite, for repetitively recharging the ballast tank of an underwater vehicle as required to control its buoyancy while moving underwater payloads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventor: Steven M. Simpson