Joshua James Erick

Title: Joshua James Erick and His Watercraft Inventions.

Introduction

Joshua James Erick is an inventor based in San Diego, California. His work includes inventions for transporting payloads over water and remotely launching unmanned water-based deployables. He is associated with the U.S. Navy, formally represented by the Secretary of the Navy, and holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Erick’s listed patents address practical systems for moving and deploying equipment in aquatic environments.

- **Hydrofoil sled for payload transport.** This invention describes a watercraft system that carries a payload through water. As the system accelerates, its hydrofoil lifts it and raises the payload relative to the waterline. The design can use interconnected modules, each with a hydrofoil and a payload receiver, and can allow those components to be removably attached.

- **Remote launcher for unmanned water-based deployables.** This invention uses a base frame and a pivoting cradle with skids to support an unmanned water-based deployable. A cradle actuator adjusts the cradle’s angle, while a launch control system receives wireless signals and directs the actuator to position the cradle for launch.

Career Highlights

Erick’s patent work focuses on watercraft systems that combine payload support, hydrofoil lift, modular construction, and remote operation. These inventions reflect an emphasis on enabling equipment to be transported or deployed in water.

Collaborations

Erick’s listed coworkers include Ralph David Hooper and Christopher Zirkle. His work is associated with the U.S. Navy, represented by the Secretary of the Navy.

Conclusion

Joshua James Erick’s two patents describe complementary approaches to water-based operations: transporting payloads with a hydrofoil system and remotely positioning a cradle to launch unmanned deployables.