公开(公告)号：US08536983B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12905405

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Tracy J Harasti ,  James E Howell ,  William M Hertel, III

Inventor： Tracy J Harasti ,  James E Howell ,  William M Hertel, III

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G01S1/68

Abstract: A method and system to optimize underwater operations utilizing a radio frequency identification (RFID) arrangement. The RFID arrangement includes a plurality of RFID tags positioned on an underwater surface, with each of the plurality of tags coded with unique information related to each tag's location on the underwater surface. The RFID system also includes an RFID reader/interrogator attached to an underwater explorer. When the underwater explorer is within a reading range of a tag, the reader/interrogator reads the unique tag information. The tag information is used to optimize underwater operations performed by the explorer, which may be a diver or a water vessel.

Abstract translation: 一种利用射频识别（RFID）布置优化水下作业的方法和系统。 RFID装置包括定位在水下表面上的多个RFID标签，多个标签中的每一个标记有与水下表面上的每个标签位置有关的唯一信息。 RFID系统还包括附接到水下探险家的RFID读取器/询问器。 当水下探险者在标签的读取范围内时，读取器/询问器读取唯一的标签信息。 标签信息用于优化由探险者执行的水下操作，其可以是潜水员或水船。

公开(公告)号：US20110095865A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12905405

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Tracy J. Harasti ,  James E. Howell ,  William M. Hertel, III

Inventor： Tracy J. Harasti ,  James E. Howell ,  William M. Hertel, III

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G01S1/68

Abstract: A method and system to optimize underwater operations utilizing a radio frequency identification (RFID) arrangement. The RFID arrangement includes a plurality of RFID tags positioned on an underwater surface, with each of the plurality of tags coded with unique information related to each tag's location on the underwater surface. The RFID system also includes an RFID reader/interrogator attached to an underwater explorer. When the underwater explorer is within a reading range of a tag, the reader/interrogator reads the unique tag information. The tag information is used to optimize underwater operations performed by the explorer, which may be a diver or a water vessel.

Abstract translation: 一种利用射频识别（RFID）布置优化水下作业的方法和系统。 RFID装置包括定位在水下表面上的多个RFID标签，多个标签中的每一个标记有与水下表面上的每个标签位置有关的唯一信息。 RFID系统还包括附接到水下探险家的RFID读取器/询问器。 当水下探险者在标签的读取范围内时，读取器/询问器读取唯一的标签信息。 标签信息用于优化由探险者执行的水下操作，其可以是潜水员或水船。

公开(公告)号：US09975135B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15356417

申请日：2016-11-18

Applicant: William M. Hertel, III ,  Richard J. Norcross

Inventor： William M. Hertel, III ,  Richard J. Norcross

IPC: B05B15/04 ,  B05B15/12

CPC classification number: B05B14/48 ,  B05B14/43 ,  B05B15/1214 ,  B05B15/1229 ,  B05B15/1248 ,  B05B16/40

Abstract: The invention is directed to a lightweight apparatus for the redirection and capture of paint overspray and airborne particulates at a surface being painted. The apparatus has a top tubing arrangement, and a bottom tubing arrangement, and blowers that provide air to both tubing arrangements. The invention also has an enclosure having a top opening and a bottom opening. The bottom tubing arrangement is positioned at the bottom opening. The bottom tubing arrangement includes a plurality of perforations creating an airflow that provides a pneumatic seal between the apparatus and the surface being painted, preventing the escape of paint overspray. The top tubing arrangement also includes a plurality of perforations that create an airflow that prevents the escape of paint overspray from the enclosure. Entrained paint overspray and airborne particles within the enclosure are captured by a filter within the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20130298817A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13950700

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: William M. Hertel, III ,  SeaRobotics Corporation

Inventor： Kenneth W. Holappa ,  Donald T. Darling ,  William M. Hertel, III

IPC: B63B59/08

CPC classification number: B63B59/08 ,  B08B1/008 ,  B08B17/00 ,  B60B19/006 ,  B60Y2200/40 ,  B60Y2200/42 ,  B63B59/10 ,  B63B2231/30 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D1/0253 ,  G05D1/0255

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal.

Abstract translation: 清洁系统包括支撑用于推动清洁系统跨越表面的推进系统的底盘。 第一类型的至少一个传感器联接到底盘，并且表面接合机构构造成当推进系统推动清洁系统穿过表面时，保持与表面相连的清洁系统。 清洁装置联接到底盘并且构造成从表面磨损污垢，以及耦合到底盘并与推进系统和第一传感器信号通信的控制器。 控制器被配置为从第一类型的至少一个传感器接收信号，并且响应于该信号来控制推进系统。