Karl Anders Lindman

Title: Karl Anders Lindman: Inventor of Watercraft and Launch Systems

Introduction

Karl Anders Lindman is an inventor associated with Chula Vista, 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 as the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. Lindman has 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Lindman’s listed patents address two aspects of water-based operations: moving payloads efficiently and deploying unmanned equipment remotely.

“Hydrofoil sled for payload transport” describes a watercraft system that carries a payload using a hydrofoil. As the system accelerates, the 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. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil and receiver attach removably, allowing the system to be configured or adapted.

“Remote launcher for unmanned water-based deployables” describes a launcher with a base frame, a pivoting cradle, an actuator, and a launch control system. The cradle supports an unmanned water-based deployable on one or more skids. The control system receives wireless launch signals and directs the actuator to incline the cradle to a launch angle.

Career Highlights

Lindman’s patent work reflects an engineering focus on practical systems for waterborne transport and deployment. The hydrofoil sled addresses payload movement, while the remote launcher focuses on controlled deployment through wireless signals and an adjustable cradle.

Collaborations

Lindman’s listed coworkers include Ralph David Hooper and Christopher Zirkle. His inventions are associated with the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy.

Conclusion

Karl Anders Lindman’s two patents describe complementary technologies for water-based operations, combining hydrofoil-assisted payload transport with remote launching of unmanned deployables.