Patents by Inventor Sydney L. Whipps

Sydney L. Whipps 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).

  • Ship movement measurement
    Patent number: 4004460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring and displaying the movement of a ship wherein the longitudinal and lateral velocity of the ship are measured. The longitudinal and lateral velocities are combined with the rate-of-turn of the ship to provide indications of the lateral movement of the ship at a plurality of locations in combination with the longitudinal movement of the ship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Sydney L. Whipps
  • Measuring rate-of-turn on board of ships
    Patent number: 3967499
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring and displaying the rate-of-turn of a large ship while substantially eliminating response to rolling and pitching motions of the ship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Sydney L. Whipps