Patents by Inventor Steven P. Bourlett

Steven P. Bourlett 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).

  • Submarine launched unmanned aerial vehicle
    Patent number: 5615847
    Abstract: A submarine launched unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an elongated genery cylindrically-shaped body. Tail fins are stored in the body and are self-deployable to extend outwardly from the body. A booster motor is fixed to an aft end of the body and is self-releasable from the body. A propeller is disposed at the aft end of the body and is self-deployable to an exposed position at the aft end of the body after release of the booster motor. A propulsion motor is mounted in the body and is operative to drive the propeller. Rotors are stored in the body and are self-deployable to an exposed position wherein the rotors provide lift to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Steven P. Bourlett