Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2015
Title: Innovations by Jonathan David Elkin
Introduction
Jonathan David Elkin is an accomplished inventor based in Tiburon, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of maritime technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on improving the safety and efficiency of ship operations through innovative methods and systems.
Latest Patents
One of Elkin's latest patents is titled "Estimating probabilities of arrival times for voyages." This invention presents a method, apparatus, and computer program product designed to generate a route for a ship. It identifies a start point and an end point for the ship and obtains forecasts of weather conditions for the duration of the voyage. The invention generates probabilities of reaching the end point from the start point for various routes, utilizing the weather forecasts to form these probabilities.
Another notable patent is "Methods and systems for providing sloshing alerts and advisories." This method provides alerts when a ship's motion indicates a potential for sloshing damage from liquid cargo. It involves calculating a natural period for the tanks holding the liquid cargo based on their configuration and fill levels. The system receives data on the ship's actual or predicted motion and determines the proximity of the natural period of the tanks to the ship's motion. An alert is then provided to the user if the proximity is within a specified threshold.
Career Highlights
Jonathan Elkin is currently employed at The Boeing Company, where he continues to develop innovative solutions for maritime applications. His expertise in this field has led to advancements that enhance the safety and operational efficiency of ships.
Collaborations
Elkin has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Henry Chen and Philip J Ballou. Their combined efforts contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the maritime industry.
Conclusion
Jonathan David Elkin's contributions to maritime technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and safety in ship operations. His work continues to influence the industry positively.