This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Trina L. Merrick and the Complex Soil Rotational Penetrometer Device.
Introduction
Trina L. Merrick is an inventor associated with Stevensville, Maryland. Her patent work includes a device designed to measure soil resistance under vertical and rotational forces.
Latest Patents
Merrick is credited with 1 patent, titled “Complex Soil Rotational Penetrometer Device.” The apparatus uses a head with a vertical load cell to measure loads at different ground depths and a torsional load cell to measure torque at different rotational angles. Pins attached to the head’s reverse side each include a rod and a cone.
Career Highlights
The patent lists the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, as the assignee. The invention combines measurements of vertical loading and rotational resistance to characterize soil behavior.
Collaborations
Merrick’s listed coworkers include Andrei Abelev and Michael S. Vermillion.
Conclusion
Trina L. Merrick’s patented penetrometer device brings together vertical-load and torque measurements for investigating soil properties.
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