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Ormond Beach, FL, United States of America

Ocean Design, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 12.9

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 973

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James L Cairns (26 out of 60 patents)

Stewart M Barlow (15 out of 19 patents)

Peter R Baxter (4 out of 5 patents)

4. John Robert Toth (4 out of 15 patents)

5. William S Taylor (2 out of 3 patents)

6. John P Strauss (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Steven J Kowalcky (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Ronald Gerald Wayne (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Dennis K Ferbas (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Dry Mate Connector

Wet Mateable Connector

Optical Fiber Connector

Cable Seal Assembly

Undersea Optical Fiber

Harsh Environment Connector

Sub-Oceanic Cable Network

Sealed Electrical Connector

Underwater Bulkhead

Field Installable Termination

Self-Contained Branching Apparatus

End Seal Assembly

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7481584 - Dry mate connector (2009-01-27),

2. 7462054 - Harsh environment connector with dual-level bladder and associated methods (2008-12-09),

3. 7429193 - Harsh environment connector including single-level or dual-level bladder and associated methods (2008-09-30),

4. 7388152 - Cable seal assembly and method (2008-06-17),

5. 7364448 - Connector including circular bladder constriction and associated methods (2008-04-29),

6. 7285003 - Harsh environment connector including end cap and latching features and associated methods (2007-10-23),

7. 7244132 - Connector including interlocking assembly and associated methods (2007-07-17),

8. 7182617 - Harsh environment sealing apparatus for a cable end and cable termination and associated methods (2007-02-27),

9. 6910910 - Dry mate connector (2005-06-28),

10. 6796821 - Field installable cable termination assembly (2004-09-28),

11. 6736545 - Wet mateable connector (2004-05-18),

12. 6665477 - Undersea optical fiber telecommunication system and method (2003-12-16),

13. 6608960 - End seal assembly for tubular conduit (2003-08-19),

14. 6543965 - Underwater cable branching apparatus and method (2003-04-08),

15. 6510270 - Sub-oceanic cable network system and method (2003-01-21),

Company Overview

Ocean Design, Inc. is a specialized engineering firm based in Ormond Beach, Florida, focusing on advanced underwater technology solutions. The company develops innovative products and systems for the marine and offshore industries, including subsea connectors, underwater cameras, and other critical components that enhance operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments. With a commitment to research and development, Ocean Design leverages its expertise to address complex challenges in underwater exploration and marine applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#2 in Ormond Beach, FL

#270 in Florida

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Ormond Beach, FL, United States of America

Ocean Design, Inc.

Forward Citations = 973

9 inventors:

James L Cairns (26 out of 60 patents)

Stewart M Barlow (15 out of 19 patents)

Peter R Baxter (4 out of 5 patents)

4. John Robert Toth (4 out of 15 patents)

5. William S Taylor (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ocean Design, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ocean-design

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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