Robert M Pinto

US Patent:

7665218, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/055533

Inventors:

Robert P. Pinto - Dover NJ, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G01C 1/00
G01C 15/10
F41G 1/00

US Classification:

33333, 33282, 33283, 33392, 42134, 89 4119

Abstract:

An apparatus for measuring the azimuth of a tube having a bore axis includes a centering mandrel having a longitudinal axis; a flexible member for defining a bore axis projection of the bore axis; a tensioner fixed to one end of the flexible member, and a pair of adjusters connected to the tensioner, the adjusters for moving the tensioner along a respective pair of axes that are perpendicular to the bore axis projection, the axes of the adjusters being mutually perpendicular.

US Patent:

7698983, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Oct 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/549784

Inventors:

Robert P. Pinto - Dover NJ, US
Gregory Schneck - Morganville NJ, US
Patricia M. Alameda - Budd Lake NJ, US
Tom Coradeschi - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

F42C 17/00

US Classification:

89 65, 89 6, 1022759, 10227511

Abstract:

A portable, self-contained fire control system includes one or more of: 1) the means to provide geodetic positioning and navigational data for the host weapon platform in relation to established coordinate reference systems; 2) the means to digitally communicate with an off-platform command and control network; 3) the means to compute host platform ballistics data; 4) the means to indicate the current weapon orientation and additionally to indicate the horizontal and vertical weapon movements required to aim the weapon; 5) the means to inductively set fuzes for firing; 6) the means for digitally receiving and processing pre-computed mission data through to the fuze/projectile; 7) the means for locally computing mission data; and 8) the means for manually entering pre-computed data into the system.

US Patent:

7856729, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Aug 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/187561

Inventors:

Robert P. Pinto - Dover NJ, US
John F. Casper - Succasunna NJ, US
Jeffrey Gregor - Troy NY, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G01B 11/26
G01C 15/00

US Classification:

33286, 33DIG 21

Abstract:

A method for measuring the azimuth and elevation of the axis of a tube of other apparatus uses a centering mandrel inserted in the tube. The centering mandrel has a laser fixed to one end. The laser beam is aligned with the bore axis of the tube. A pair of optical instruments view two points on the laser beam. Using the optical instruments, horizontal and vertical angles from one optical instrument to the other, and vice versa, are measured. Also, horizontal and vertical angles from each optical instrument to each of the two points are measured. Using the three sets of measured angles, the azimuth and the elevation of the bore axis are calculated.

US Patent:

41323262, Jan 2, 1979

Filed:

Apr 18, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/788182

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B60P 152
B60P 708
B62D 5308

US Classification:

214515

Abstract:

A novel cargo trailer for carrying containerized loads is disclosed, which can be pulled from either end and comprises a plurality of axles, each of which is movable with respect to the undercarriage of the cargo bed to facilitate multi-directional hauling, better weight distribution, and the storage of a fully loaded trailer without utilizing a landing gear.

US Patent:

41114507, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jul 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/818194

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B60D 116

US Classification:

280405A

Abstract:

A novel multiple hook-up movable axle trailer is disclosed comprising the features of removable track extensions to allow the positioning of slidable axle assemblies at extreme ends of the trailer to thereby attain a maximum bridging distance between axles. A novel slidable kingpin assembly is also disclosed which may be used to facilitate the alternate end hook-up of an appropriately fitted trailer regardless of the absence of a permanent kingpin in that location. Alternatively, the slidable kingpin assembly may be used in combination with a novel pivotal axle assembly which may either be fixed or have a fork attached thereto and be released for steering.

US Patent:

41114515, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jul 15, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/816047

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B62D 5306

US Classification:

280408

Abstract:

A novel system is disclosed for carrying containerized loads, which system basically comprises at least two trailers, at least one of which may be pulled from either end, such that a novel dolly may be utilized to interconnect said trailers for transport, while at the same time facilitating end loading cargo dock access to a plurality of containers mounted on each trailer. Additionally, a novel dolly is disclosed for coupling two trailers together for hauling, which dolly preferably comprises a plurality of axles, each of which is movable with respect to the frame of the dolly and with respect to each other to facilitate multi-directional trailer hauling, better weight distribution, easy hook-up, and convenient storage. The preferred embodiment dolly comprises means for limiting the pivotal action of the dolly with respect to its associated trailers, particularly during hook-up, loading or unloading operations. Finally, the tracking members of each of the trailers and dolly are provided with service blocks which facilitate the easy removal or addition of one or more axles from these units.