This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 2000.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000
Title: Karen Miller and the Passive Anchor Latch
Introduction
Karen Miller is an inventor associated with Ventura, California. Her work includes a passive anchor-latching mechanism designed to connect a mooring line to an anchor without requiring a secondary device, such as a remotely operated vehicle.
Latest Patents
Miller is credited with 1 patent, titled “Passive Anchor Latch.” The invention uses a latch ring, an anchor post, and a crown line buoyed at the water’s surface. The latch ring slides down the crown line and engages an annular groove formed between the anchor post and an attached collar. Its tail connects to the mooring line and helps keep the ring latched, preventing it from sliding back up the post. This arrangement enables a user to attach the mooring line to the anchor without a separate mechanism.
Career Highlights
Miller’s listed patent is assigned to the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. The invention addresses a practical challenge in anchor deployment by providing a passive way to make the mooring-line connection.
Collaborations
Robert J. Taylor and Robert F. Zueck are identified as Miller’s coworkers in connection with the invention.
Conclusion
Karen Miller’s “Passive Anchor Latch” presents a practical approach to connecting a mooring line to an anchor, reflecting her contribution to marine-related invention.
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