Justin B Bishop

US Patent:

7524139, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Dec 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/013044

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Elemental Innovation, Inc. - Springfield NJ

International Classification:

E02B 3/06

US Classification:

405 21, 405 26, 405 27, 405 30

Abstract:

A connector for a wave attenuation system formed by connecting a plurality of panels in a structure positioned in a body of water; the system causes the dissipation of wave energy. Different configurations of panel, having different flow characteristics, used in the structure, and different types of connector used to connect panels, create different patterns of water flow within the structure, and contribute to wave energy dissipation. Units deployed in harbors, rivers, marinas and the like, help to prevent beach erosion and can facilitate beach nourishment. Embodiments can be utilized as a security barrier, preventing intrusion by trespassers, divers or various sized boats. A variety of sensors can be mounted to the structures, enabling detection of movement, chemical and biological agents, explosives or radiation. A submersible gate, comprising panels and a buoyancy control mechanism, allows for passage of boats and can be controlled remotely.

US Patent:

7524140, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Dec 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/013045

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Elemental Innovation, Inc. - Springfield NJ

International Classification:

E02B 3/06

US Classification:

405 30, 405 27, 405 26, 405 21

Abstract:

An externally-adjustable module for a wave attenuation system formed by connecting a plurality of panels in a structure positioned in a body of water, causes the dissipation of wave energy. Different configurations of panel, having different flow characteristics, used in the structure, and different types of connector used to connect panels, create different patterns of water flow within the structure, and contribute to wave energy dissipation. Units deployed in harbors, rivers, marinas and the like, help to prevent beach erosion and can facilitate beach nourishment. Embodiments can be utilized as a security barrier, preventing intrusion by trespassers, divers or various sized boats. A variety of sensors can be mounted to the structures, enabling detection of movement, chemical and biological agents, explosives or radiation. A submersible gate, comprising panels and a buoyancy control mechanism, allows for passage of boats and can be controlled remotely.

US Patent:

7572083, Aug 11, 2009

Filed:

Sep 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/669655

Inventors:

Robert Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US
Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Elemental Innovation Inc. - West Caldwell NJ

International Classification:

E02B 3/04

US Classification:

405 26, 405 21, 405 25, 405 28, 405 33

Abstract:

A floating breakwater system comprises a plurality of modules that are flexibly affixed together. The modules are affixed together to make up a plurality of vertical panels made up of the modules and the vertical panels themselves are flexibly affixed together in generally parallel relationship. Each individual module has a front face that faces the oncoming wave. There are at least two inlets in the front surface and corresponding outlets in the rear surface and passageways between the inlets and the outlets such that the water propelled by the wave passes through the at least two passageways. Each passageway is tapered inwardly in the direction of the flow of the water and each passageway has a main longitudinal axis. The respective axes are angled inwardly toward each other and converge at a point displaced rearwardly from the outlets so that the water that passes through the passageways intersect at the point and the energy of the wave is dissipated.

US Patent:

7887254, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Dec 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/013043

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Halo Maritime Defense Systems, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

E02B 3/06

US Classification:

405 26, 405 21

Abstract:

A module for a wave attenuation system formed by connecting a plurality of panels in a structure positioned in a body of water, causes the dissipation of wave energy. Different configurations of panel, having different flow characteristics, used in the structure, and different types of connector used to connect panels, create different patterns of water flow within the structure, and contribute to wave energy dissipation. Units deployed in harbors, rivers, marinas and the like, help to prevent beach erosion and can facilitate beach nourishment. Embodiments can be utilized as a security barrier, preventing intrusion by trespassers, divers or various sized boats. A variety of sensors can be mounted to the structures, enabling detection of movement, chemical and biological agents, explosives or radiation. A submersible gate, comprising panels and a buoyancy control mechanism, allows for passage of boats and can be controlled remotely.

US Patent:

7975639, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Jul 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/879272

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Halo Maritime Defense Systems, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

B63G 9/00
B63G 9/04
F41H 11/05
B63B 22/00
B63B 22/16

US Classification:

114241, 114240 E, 441 1, 441133

Abstract:

Embodiments of this invention describe a float for use with a running gear entanglement system (RGES) deployed on water, in addition to an improved system and method for using an RGES deployed in water. The floats lock securely onto the RGES mainline rope. The floats may be stacked for additional buoyancy or to allow for multiple RGES ropes in the same deployment. The floats are designed to permit the RGES to be retrieved/stored on and deployed from a reel. The floats may be constructed of any color and may also be luminescent. The floats may be ballasted to assist in anchoring the RGES.

US Patent:

8020836, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/879273

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Halo Maritime Defense Systems, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

E02B 3/00

US Classification:

256 13, 256 23, 114240 R, 405 26

Abstract:

A security barrier for use in a water location includes a plurality of barrier units, each having a plurality of individual panels; toppers attached between the barrier units for connecting the barrier units to one another and for disengaging the barrier units from one another when an impact occurs on the security barrier; butt plates attached between the toppers; a rope and a tube containing the rope for connecting individual panels; and a vertical pin for engaging the toppers and the butt plates.

US Patent:

20090090059, Apr 9, 2009

Filed:

Jul 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/879271

Inventors:

Justin Bishop - West Caldwell NJ, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/00
E01F 15/06
E01F 13/00
E01F 13/12

US Classification:

49 9, 24115 R, 404 6

Abstract:

Embodiments of this invention include describe an improved apparatus and method for using ropes with security units/barriers deployed in water or on land. The ropes are preferrably deployed with hollow plastic tubes which protect the ropes from abrasion, UV light, and damage from animals. A rope contained within a tube is under no stress until an intruding object impacts the security barrier and the security barrier reaches its elastic limit.

US Patent:

20120091412, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Oct 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/273681

Inventors:

Justin BISHOP - West Caldwell NJ, US

International Classification:

E04H 17/16
F16G 11/12
F16B 19/00
E06B 11/02

US Classification:

256 31, 256 24, 24 68 R, 403292, 441 1

Abstract:

A security barrier system includes a security barrier unit including a first panel group, a second panel group, a connecting member for connecting the first panel group and the second panel group. The first and second panel groups are disposed substantially in parallel and face each other. Each of the first and second panel groups includes one or more sub-panel groups, each of which includes barrier panels arranged in line, intermediate members each disposed between adjacent barrier panels, rope tubes and ropes. Each barrier panel has a front face, a rear face and side faces and has channels passing through from one side face to another side face. The rope tubes are disposed in the channels, respectively, so that the rope tubes pass through the barrier panels and the intermediate members. The barrier panels and the intermediate members are connected by the ropes disposed in the rope tubes.