Patents by Inventor Theodore E. Sivley

Theodore E. Sivley 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).

  • Systems and methods for penetrating structures with repositionable shaped charges
    Patent number: 10969204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to using at least one explosive device to enable rapid and accurate positioning and repositioning of at least one explosive charge for controlled penetration of targets. A penetrator allows effective demolition with minimal explosive load. An attachment collar with magnetic inserts allows quick repositioning of explosive devices. A plurality of explosive devices allows a demolition profile to be rapidly created and adjusted on-site to adapt to changes in structural or environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Theodore E. Sivley, Joshua W. McIntosh, Kevin Stewart, Eric Scheid
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PENETRATING STRUCTURES WITH REPOSITIONABLE SHAPED CHARGES
    Publication number: 20190212110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to using at least one explosive device to enable rapid and accurate positioning and repositioning of at least one explosive charge for controlled penetration of targets. A penetrator allows effective demolition with minimal explosive load. An attachment collar with magnetic inserts allows quick repositioning of explosive devices. A plurality of explosive devices allows a demolition profile to be rapidly created and adjusted on-site to adapt to changes in structural or environmental conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore E. Sivley, Joshua McIntosh, Kevin Stewart, Eric Scheid