Jeffrey A Lloyd

US Patent:

8240602, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Jul 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/835435

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Carol A. Becker - Del Mar CA, US
Brandon J. Wiedemeier - San Diego CA, US
Jack Y. Dea - San Diego CA, US
Rosteslaw M. Husar - El Cajon CA, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

B64B 1/40
B64F 1/04

US Classification:

244 63, 244 31

Abstract:

A lighter than air (LTA) balloon and payload for the LTA balloon are stored on or in an underwater launcher. The launcher provides a source for a supply of a lighter than air gas, which is operatively connected to the LTA balloon until release. On deployment, the lighter than air gas is generated. The LTA balloon is deployed by activating the launcher to fill the LTA balloon and then releases the LTA balloon.

US Patent:

20200248834, Aug 6, 2020

Filed:

Jan 31, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/263552

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Carl E. Lostrom - San Diego CA, US
N. Todd Miller - San Diego CA, US
Brooke A. Bachmann - San Diego CA, US
Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Jesse T. Caldwell - Alpine CA, US

International Classification:

F16K 31/528
F16K 31/02
F16K 31/56
F16K 31/46

Abstract:

A valve for delivery of fluid between two chambers. The valve includes a plug, force spring that opens the plug, and a base that joins/mates with the inner surface of a chamber. Plug sealing mechanisms seal the plug to the base. Chamber sealing mechanisms seal an inner surface of a chamber bore or conduit. The valve also includes a trigger arm that holds the plug down until the trigger arm is actuated to cause the plug to move and the valve to open. The valve also includes a remotely-actuatable trigger for releasing the trigger arm. A channel permits the transfer of fluid from one side of the plug to the other.

US Patent:

20170369142, Dec 28, 2017

Filed:

Jun 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/630565

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Gregory W. Anderson - San Diego CA, US
Brandon J. Wiedemeier - San Diego CA, US
Carol A. Becker - Del Mar CA, US
Brooke Bachmann - San Diego CA, US
Mark Gillcrist - San Diego CA, US
Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Charles Ringer - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

B64B 1/62
B64B 1/64
B01J 7/00
B64B 1/58

Abstract:

A system for supplying hydrogen gas to a lighter-than-air (LTA) vehicle includes a manifold having multiple vessels. Each vessel has a first chamber that is separated from a second chamber by a barrier. A trigger assembly integrated with the barrier allows a liquid to be combined with a reactant and a catalyst in the second chamber to form a chemical reaction to generate hydrogen gas. A pressure relief valve located on each vessel opens to allow the hydrogen gas to exit when a predetermined pressure is reached, and the hydrogen gas is supplied to the LTA vehicle connected to the manifold.

US Patent:

20170369310, Dec 28, 2017

Filed:

Jun 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/630364

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Carol A. Becker - Del Mar CA, US
Gregory W. Anderson - San Diego CA, US
Pamela A. Boss - San Diego CA, US
Mark Gillcrist - San Diego CA, US
Charles Ringer - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

C01B 3/06
B01J 19/02
B01J 7/02
B01J 19/00

Abstract:

A system for generating hydrogen includes a vessel having a first chamber that is separated from a second chamber by a barrier. A trigger assembly integrated with the barrier allows a liquid to be combined with a reactant and a catalyst in the second chamber to form a chemical reaction to generate hydrogen gas. A pressure relief valve located on the vessel opens to allow the hydrogen gas to exit when a predetermined pressure is reached.

US Patent:

20160091661, Mar 31, 2016

Filed:

Sep 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/501545

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Brandon J. Wiedemeier - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Arlington VA

International Classification:

G02B 6/255

Abstract:

A portable splicer for an optical fiber can include a first case half and second case half with respective exterior and interior surfaces, which can be hingedly attached to define a case having an interior case surface. At least two clamps for receiving the cable to be spliced and a fuser can be attached to the interior case surface. A deployed configuration for the splice can be established, wherein the first exterior and second exterior surfaces are co-planar. In the deployed configuration, the fuser is located between the two clamps and the fuser and clamps are substantially co-planar. A first channel can be formed in the first exterior surface and a second channel can be formed in the second exterior surface. A bar can be slidably disposed within one of the channels, and can be extended into the other channel to thereby fix the case halves in the deployed configuration.

US Patent:

20150160415, Jun 11, 2015

Filed:

Dec 5, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/098027

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Lloyd - San Diego CA, US
Brandon J. Wiedemeier - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/255
B29C 65/68
G02B 6/44

Abstract:

This invention is a method and system for addressing structural weaknesses and geometric differentials introduced to a cable when splicing optic fibers. The apparatus and method utilize structurally integrated layers of protective polymers and bonding materials selected for strength and flexibility relative to their thickness. This results in an apparatus having a minimally increased circumference compared to the cable. The method and apparatus include one or more strengthening layers which allow the repaired cable substantially similar flexibility compared to the cable, but prevent formation of sharp bends or kinks. The strengthening layers also allow the repaired cable a resistance to tension similar to the original cable. The method and apparatus further include an outer layer having a geometric configuration which includes sloped terminating ends designed to prevent the reinforced area of the cable from being damaged by the force of objects or substances in contact with cable.