| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 114330000 |
Having attitude control
| 58 |
| 114337000 |
Having propulsion unit
| 35 |
| 114321000 |
Having storage hold
| 19 |
| 114315000 |
Diver assistance device
| 15 |
| 114322000 |
Detachably connected to a main vessel
| 13 |
| 114313000 |
With disparate vehicle feature
| 12 |
| 114326000 |
Having buoy
| 7 |
| 114339000 |
Superstructure
| 6 |
| 114336000 |
Emergency equipment | 5 |
| 20090107388 | EXTERNAL RESCUE AND RECOVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR UNDERWATER VEHICLES - Methods and devices are provided for rescuing and recovering underwater vehicles. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a modular rescue device configured to attach to an underwater vehicle, such as with a tow line. The rescue device can include one or more emergency mechanisms that can be automatically and/or manually activated to aid in detecting the location of the underwater vehicle in the event of an emergency. One exemplary emergency mechanism includes a buoyancy mechanism, e.g., an expandable lift bag, configured to be inflated with a fluid to add buoyancy force to the system to pull the underwater vehicle toward a water surface. Another exemplary emergency mechanism includes a signaling mechanism configured to signal the underwater vehicle's location. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090139440 | SUBMARINE ESCAPE SUIT - A submarine escape suit includes an ascent stole ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090301377 | SUBMARINE ESCAPE SUIT ASSEMBLIES - A submarine escape suit assembly comprises a submarine escape suit ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20130233232 | External Rescue and Recovery Devices and Methods for Underwater Vehicles - Methods and devices are provided for rescuing and recovering underwater vehicles. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a modular rescue device configured to attach to an underwater vehicle, such as with a tow line. The rescue device can include one or more emergency mechanisms that can be automatically and/or manually activated to aid in detecting the location of the underwater vehicle in the event of an emergency. One exemplary emergency mechanism includes a buoyancy mechanism, e.g., an expandable lift bag, configured to be inflated with a fluid to add buoyancy force to the system to pull the underwater vehicle toward a water surface. Another exemplary emergency mechanism includes a signaling mechanism configured to signal the underwater vehicle's location. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140238290 | SUBMARINE - A submarine is provided with an upwardly directed drilling device ( | 08-28-2014 |
| 114316000 |
With weapon or weapon system | 5 |
| 20100024708 | Submarine short-range defense system - Disclosed is a launch system of an affixed lower section of launch tubing and an upper section of launch tubing configured to telescope vertically from a stowed position within the hull of a submarine to a position just above the ocean surface for a launch operation of a projectile, with the upper section returning to a stowed position after the launch operation. The launch system is capable of launching a projectile to engage air contacts by the discharge of high pressure fluid air, through the length of the upper and lower sections to impact the projectile for launch. The launch system includes surveillance, command and control elements as well as operational connection to additional projectile stowage and a supply of high pressure fluid. The projectile in use with the launch system can support surveillance and communications operations. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110030608 | EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICE FOR DEPLOYING WEAPONS FROM A SUBMARINE - A weapon storage device ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20090158990 | PAYLOAD DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR A SUBMARINE - A payload deployment system for a vessel, such as a submarine, which includes a cable extending between a piston in a piston tube and an ejection element in an ejection tube, wherein the ejection tube is suitable for holding the payload, such as a torpedo. The system is arranged such that movement of the piston in the piston tube causes movement of the cable which, in turn, exerts a force on the ejection element to move it in the ejection tube to eject the payload from the ejection tube. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100000463 | Waterborne munitions system - A waterborne munitions system is disclosed. The system includes a submersible munitions platform and a remote control module. The munitions platform has a plurality of canistered munitions, either waterborne, airborne, or both, which can be remotely launched via the remote control module. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20140245942 | Underwater Vehicle having an Optical Beam Operating System - An underwater vehicle includes an optical beam operating system having a radiation generator, a radiation emission device, and a radiation transmission device connecting the radiation generator to the radiation emission device. The radiation generator is provided on or in the underwater vehicle. The radiation emission device can be brought to the water surface by the underwater vehicle. | 09-04-2014 |
| 114334000 |
Having air supply | 2 |
| 20090293794 | SHAFT SEAL PRESSURE COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR AN UNDERWATER DEVICE - A shaft seal pressure compensation system for an underwater device such a remotely operated vehicle powered by motor driven thrusters where the shaft of the motor extends from a motor housing into the surrounding water and is sealed by a shaft seal by automatically supplying air to pressurize the thrusters to balance the internal pressure of the thrusters to match the ambient water pressure. The air is supplied by a variable volume container that responsive to a pressure differential between the external ambient pressure and an internal pressure within the variable volume gas container for adjusting the volume of the variable volume gas container so that the internal pressure equals the ambient pressure, and thus balancing the system. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20150122168 | AIR INTAKE DEVICE - An air intake device for a submarine comprises a first fixed member connected to the submarine hull and a second member which is telescopically movable relative to the first member to rise up with an upper end of it above the water's surface to allow air to be taken in from the atmosphere during navigation of the submarine at periscope depth, the movable member mounting at its upper end a radar device designed to emerge from the water together with the selfsame movable member. | 05-07-2015 |
| 114314000 |
Underwater habitat | 1 |
| 20140209008 | ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CABIN FOR UNDERWATER OPERATION - An atmospheric working cabin for underwater operation for implementing operations on the underwater object is provided The working cabin has two or more layers of cabin bodies, each layer of the cabin body has an interface for butting with the underwater object, the interface of the each layer of the cabin bodies is provided with a soft gel, there is a hollow structure between two adjacent layers of the cabin bodies. The working cabin is filled with water before butting with the underwater object, a space between the innermost layer of the cabin body and its adjacent cabin body is filled with water, after the working cabin butting with the underwater object, the soft gel is brought into contacting with the surface of the underwater object, water between each cabin body and the other, in the innermost layer of the cabin body is drawn out successively from the outside to the inside, whilst air is injected therein, an atmospheric pressure is maintained inside the innermost cabin body, the pressure between the cabin bodies is less than the atmospheric pressure and gradually increases from the outside to the inside, as there exists a pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the soft gel of the interface of each layer of the cabin body, after the interface contacts tightly with the surface of the underwater object, a sealing between the underwater object and the interface is formed. Multiple layers of pressure difference sealing are constructed under water by the atmospheric working cabin of the present invention, so as to ensure the working personnel in the cabin safe. | 07-31-2014 |
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| 20090007835 | Systems and methods for tethering underwater vehicles - Systems for tethering an underwater vehicles using a low strength optical fiber tether. The tether system includes, a mechanical fuse that prevents a high load from acting on and severing the tether that is attached to the underwater vehicle, thus allowing use of far smaller cables than typically used. Upon separation of the fuse, a cable payout system pays out an optical fiber that keeps the underwater vehicle, typically a robotic craft, in communication with the surface vessel. The relatively light weight glass fiber may be reinforced and extended to lengths greater than 40 km allowing deep-sea exploration at depths up to 11,000 m. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090095209 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES - A method and apparatus of operating an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) may include receiving an AUV in a receptacle of a submersible station. The AUV and the submersible station may be launched to an underwater location. The AUV may engage with the submersible station before, after or during a mission, and may return to the same or a different submersible station after part, or all, of the mission has been completed. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100107958 | Underwater vehicle guidance - The present invention relates to an underwater guidance system for guiding an underwater apparatus, for example an underwater vehicle, towards a target structure, such as a docking station. The system comprises at least one system for capturing or sensing information on the relative position of the apparatus and the target structure and/or at least one imaging system for capturing an image of the target structure and a transmitter for wireless electromagnetic transmission of data indicative of the position information and/or captured image to the underwater apparatus or an underwater apparatus controller. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100107959 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR PRESSURE PROTECTING AND DELIVERING A SUBMERGED PAYLOAD AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A payload delivery unit for protecting and delivering a payload submerged in a submersion medium comprises a container including a pressure resistant shell and a resilient seal device. The shell defines a containment chamber and includes first and second shell members having opposed first and second sealing faces, respectively. The seal device engages and is interposed between the first and second sealing faces. The container is configured and constructed such that: when the submersion medium applies an exterior pressure to the first and second shell members such that a shell pressure differential, defined as the exterior pressure less an interior pressure of the containment chamber, exceeds a prescribed pressure, the first and second shell members compressively load and deform the seal device to effect a seal between the first and second shell members that prevents ingress of the submersion medium into the containment chamber; and when the shell pressure differential is less than the prescribed pressure, the seal device elastically rebounds to separate the first and second shell members to permit ingress of the submersion medium into the containment chamber. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110041754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNDERWATER DESCENT RATE REDUCTION - Systems and methods for underwater descent rate reduction are provided. In one embodiment, a method for underwater descent rate reduction for an underwater delivery vehicle is provided. The method comprises: opening a first valve based on a first hydrostatic pressure to permit water to flow into a first chamber of a hydrostatic pressure driven piston assembly; developing a pressure differential across a piston head separating the first chamber from a second chamber of the hydrostatic pressure driven piston assembly; pushing the piston head into the second chamber to extend a piston rod from the hydrostatic pressure driven piston assembly; and pivoting a deflecting flap downward into a direction of vehicle descent as the piston rod extends. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110114006 | UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTION OF AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE CABLE TO AN UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE - Unmanned underwater vehicles ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110253025 | REMOTELY-TRIGGERED SUBMERGED LAUNCH CANISTERS AND METHODS RELATING TO THE USAGE AND PREPARATION THEREOF - Embodiments of a method are provided for remotely deploying a waterborne object utilizing a submerged launch canister including a remotely-triggered deployment system. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of placing the remotely-triggered deployment system in a launch-ready state, and positioning the submerged launch canister within a body of water. In a further embodiment wherein the waterborne object assumes the form of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, the method includes the step of transmitting a wireless signal to the remotely-triggered deployment system to initiate launch of the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle after the submerged launch canister has been positioned on the seafloor. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110283930 | OPTICAL FIBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An optical fiber management system for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) includes a spool containing a length of optical cable, a motor coupled to the spool, a motor controller, a speed sensor and a feed mechanism. The motor controller can detect the speed of the ROV through water and control the rotational speed of the motor so that the optical cable is removed from the spool at a speed that is equal to or greater than the speed of the ROV. A feed mechanism is used to apply a tension to the optical cable so that it is removed from the spool and emitted from the ROV without becoming tangled. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110283931 | Submarine Renewable Energy Generation System Using Ocean Currents - A system for generating electrical energy for a submarine using ocean currents includes a turbine mounted to the exterior hull that is comprised of a rotor, impelled by the ocean current and drives rotation of a generator for generating electrical energy. The submarine is configured with a pair of selectively extendable braking panels on either side of the submarine's hull. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120037063 | SUBSEA COLLECTION AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS. - A rapidly deployable flexible enclosure system for the collection, containment and presentation of hydrocarbon emissions from compromised shallow or deepwater oil and gas well systems, pipelines, including subsea fissures. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055390 | UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE - The invention relates to an unmanned underwater vehicle ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120073490 | SEALABLE DOME ASSEMBLY - A dome assembly comprises an upper hemispherical window having a first end surface with an upper ring assembly sealingly connected to the upper hemispherical window at or near the first end surface and a lower hemispherical window having a second end surface with a lower ring assembly sealingly connected to the lower hemispherical window at or near the second end surface. The dome assembly further comprises a spider retainer assembly comprising a spider ring assembly and one or more saddle arms having a first end and a second end with each saddle arm fixedly attached to the spider ring assembly at a first end and fixedly attached to one or more of the upper ring assembly and the lower ring assembly at a second end. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120132126 | SELECTABLE DESTINATION UNDERWATER TOWED CABLE FERRY SYSTEM AND GUIDANCE MECHANISM - A multiple destination cable ferry system where a marine vessel is towed by an underwater sled into its final destination over underwater tracks and transfer switches. The system is designed to be under total computer control in such a way that the towed vessel can be delivered to its final destination without requiring any human intervention aboard the vessel. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120204781 | Apparatus and Method for Seabed Exploration - Provided are an apparatus and a method for seabed exploration using an unmanned remotely operated vehicle. The apparatus for seabed exploration of the present invention includes: an unmanned remotely operated vehicle connected with a ship | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120291688 | Subsea Pressure Compensation System - A system for pressure compensation, e.g., for pressure compensation in a subsea environment, may include a fluid filled enclosure surrounding a cavity, a first pressure compensator having a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being in fluid communication with the cavity, and a second pressure compensator having a third chamber and a fourth chamber, wherein the third chamber of the second pressure compensator is in fluid communication with the second chamber of the first pressure compensator. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130008365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING THE INTENSITY AND FREQUENCY OF TROPICAL STORMS OR HURRICANES - Submarines are provided with bluff-shaped surfaces and/or fins used for modification of tropical storms or hurricanes by mixing the upper layer of a section of a body of water with water from a lower section of the body of water. By coordinating a number of submarines to traverse a region of a tropical storm or ahead of a hurricane the cooled water reduces the amount of heat energy available to fuel the intensity and movement of storms. A perforated plate of approximately 100 m×100 m is used, with or without fins, to mix layers of water by creating sufficient turbulence to create eddies up to 50 m. Submarines are used to entrain fluid motion to induce anti-cyclonic vorticity in the body of water. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130199434 | Framework with a Buoyant Body for a Subsea Vehicle as well as a Method for Construction of a Framework - A frame is for a remotely operated vehicle. Several frame elements provide a carcass formed of a buoyant material. The frame elements are provided by a curable material having been arranged on the surfaces of the carcass, forming a rigid shell around the carcass. A method of constructing a frame is for a remotely operated vehicle. Several frame elements provide a carcass formed of a buoyant material. The method comprises: forming several core elements of a buoyant material; forming a carcass by joining the core elements together; applying a curable material to the surface of the carcass; and forming several mounts integrated into the curable material, for vehicle components. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130298819 | CAVITATION DEVICE OF UNDERWATER MOVING BODY AND UNDERWATER MOVING BODY HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a cavitation device and an underwater moving body having the same. The underwater moving body includes a body; and a cavitation device for generating a cavity which encloses an outer circumferential surface of the body, wherein the cavitation device includes: a plurality of flap-up/down members rotatably connected to the body, disposed to cover the outer circumferential surface, and disposed in a circumferential direction and a lengthwise direction of the body in a matrix form; and a pressing module for flapping up the flap-up/down members such that the cavity is generated, as the flap-up/down members being rotated are inclined from the outer circumferential surface. Under this configuration, the cavitation device can freely generate a partial cavity or a super cavity on the surface of the underwater moving body. Furthermore, a ventilation module for forming a ventilated cavity may be coupled to the cavitation device. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140165898 | Unmanned Underwater Vehicle and Method for Localizing and Examining An Object Arranged At The Bottom Of A Body Of Water and System Having the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle - The invention relates to an unmanned underwater vehicle for localizing and examining an object, for example a pipeline, arranged at the bottom of a body of water. For this purpose, the underwater vehicle has object localization means and object examination means. The underwater vehicle has a sonar device with 3D underground sonar for collecting measurement data. The object localization means are designed for three-dimensional acoustic localization of local sections of the object which are arranged both above and below the surface of the bottom of the body of water by means of these measurement data while the underwater vehicle is simultaneously moving away over these local sections for the purpose of examining local sections of the object by means of the object examination means. As a result, the invention allows a pipeline to be simultaneously surveyed and inspected as it is traversed once. The invention also relates to a system having the underwater vehicle and also to a method for localizing and examining the object. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140261137 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE INSPECTION OF LIQUID FILLED STRUCTURES - A system and method for remote inspection of a liquid filled tank or structure is disclosed. In the system, a remotely operated underwater vehicle is deployed in a liquid filled tank which includes pre-installed location identifier tags. The remotely operated underwater vehicle includes at least one camera for providing a video feed to an operator. The remotely operated underwater vehicle is piloted through tanks to be inspected, scanning tags and transmitting video and sensor data to the operator via operator's computer. The operator inspects and records observations of the video and sensor data to the system. Resulting data is recorded and reports generated. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261138 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A ROBUST UNDERWATER VEHICLE - Systems and methods for a robust underwater vehicle are described herein. A robust underwater vehicle may include a force-limiting coupler connecting an actuation system to an actuation fin. The force-limiting coupler may be configured to break away from the actuation system upon receiving a threshold force. The robust underwater vehicle may also comprise hull sections connected by a threaded turnbuckle. Carbon-fiber axial strength members may mate with the threaded turnbuckle to pull the hull sections together to a specified preload tension. The robust underwater vehicle may also include a blazed sonar array protected by a carbon fiber bow including a plurality of slits. The plurality of slits may provide significant protection to the sonar array while simultaneously allowing one or more transducers to transmit sonar signals in a two-dimensional plane. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150013586 | HIGH SPEED SURFACE CRAFT AND SUBMERSIBLE CRAFT - A marine vessel comprising:
| 01-15-2015 |
| 20150068440 | FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM - A system including a fluid injection system configured to removably couple to a mineral extraction system, wherein the fluid injection system includes a fluid injection system controller, a flow meter system coupled to the fluid injection system controller, wherein the flow meter system is configured to measure a fluid flow of a fluid through the fluid injection system, an adjustable valve configured to control the fluid flow through the fluid injection system, and a non-return valve configured to block reverse flow of the fluid through the fluid injection system, wherein the fluid injection system controller, the flow meter system, the adjustable valve, and the non-return valve are coupled to a common housing. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150136012 | MODULAR RAPID DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM FOR BUILDING UNDERWATER ROBOTS AND ROBOTIC VEHICLES - A modular system for building underwater robotic vehicles (URVs), including a pressure vessel system, modular chassis elements, a propulsion system and compatible buoyancy modules. The pressure vessel system uses standardized, interchangeable modules to allow for ease of modification of the URV and accommodation of different internal and external components such as sensors and computer systems. The system also includes standard, reconfigurable connections of the pressure vessel to the modular chassis system. A standardized, modular propulsion system includes a magnetic clutch, and a magnetic sleeve used to power the URV on or off. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150333540 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A wireless power supply system includes a first underwater vehicle that has a power-receiving coil for wirelessly receiving electric power and a second underwater vehicle that has a power-supplying coil for wirelessly supplying electric power and transmits electric power between the power-receiving coil and the power-supplying coil while moving in parallel to the first underwater vehicle. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160040968 | AQUATIC VESSEL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK - Disclosed is a communication network for aquatic vessels. The network comprises an unmanned aquatic vehicle (UAQV) having a warhead. A fiber optic cable is bi-directional and in a closed ring configuration enabling communication within the network and to the UAQV. A power grid cable is in a closed ring configuration and coupled to a generator providing power. A node is coupled to the fiber optic cable and to the power grid cable. A relay station is coupled to the node and in communication with the UAQV. A control center is in communication with the UAQV and facilitates remote control of the UAQV, and programming of a navigational plan for the remote control of the UAQV prior to launch. The fiber optic cable, power grid cable, node and relay station are capable of being located underwater during operation. The UAQV is capable of being launched underwater from open water. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160046358 | METHODS AND UNDERWATER BASES FOR USING AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE FOR MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYS - A method for cycling autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that record seismic signals during a marine seismic survey. The method includes deploying plural current AUVs on the ocean bottom; recording the seismic signals during the marine seismic survey with plural current AUVs; releasing from an underwater base a new AUV to replace a corresponding current AUV from the plural current AUVs; recovering the current AUV; and continuing to record the seismic signals with the new AUV. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160133915 | THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL POWER SOURCE FOR USE IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT - A thermostatic valve, coupled to an electrochemical power source and having: a valve body; a first fluid inlet for a hot electrolytic fluid; a second fluid inlet for a cold electrolytic fluid; an outlet supplying a mixed electrolytic fluid; and regulating means for adjusting the mixing. The valve body defines a first opening, in communication with the second fluid inlet for the cold electrolytic fluid; and a second opening, in communication with the first fluid inlet for the passage of the hot electrolytic fluid; the regulating means include an adjustment baffle, interposed between the first and second openings and the outlet, and rotatably drivable to vary a useful passage section and adjust the mixing. The first and second openings are designed to mix the electrolytic fluids in different proportions, maintaining the flow rate and introduced load losses unvaried, as the rotation angle of the adjustment baffle varies. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160194065 | MARINE OBJECT ABLE TO FLOAT ON WATER, COMPRISING A DEPLOYABLE DEVICE FOR EMITTING AND/OR RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES | 07-07-2016 |
| 20170233047 | LAUNCH APPARATUS AND VEHICLE | 08-17-2017 |
