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Gary Berlam Phones & Addresses
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295 Independence Rd, Concord, MA 01742 (617) 233-5745
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60 Meriam Rd, Concord, MA 01742
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Worcester, MA
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17 Lee St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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139 Blade St, Warwick, RI 02886
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Raleigh, NC
Business Records
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DIRECTOR
UPTIME COMPUTER SERVICES, INC
139 Blade St, Warwick, RI 02886
President, Principal
BERLAM NETWORKS, INCORPORATED
Business Services at Non-Commercial Site · Nonclassifiable Establishments
Business Services at Non-Commercial Site · Nonclassifiable Establishments
295 Independence Rd, Concord, MA 01742
Publications
Us Patents
Release Link For Interconnected Cables
View pageUS Patent:
6390722, May 21, 2002
Filed:
Oct 11, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/685145
Inventors:
Daniel M. Godfrey - North Kingstown RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F16B 2100
US Classification:
4033222, 403321, 403325, 403DIG 3, 294 8228
Abstract:
A release link for interconnecting first and second cables, includes a cylinder having an open first end and an aperture through a second end, a collar fixed to the cylinder first end, and having an annular internal flange, and a guide washer slidably disposed in the collar second end. The link further includes a piston extending through the cylinder aperture and through the guide washer, the piston including a neck portion and a head portion disposed at a first end of the piston. A cap is connectable to the collar. Balls are adapted to be disposed adjacent the piston neck portion and radially adjacent the collar internal flange. A spring is disposed in the cylinder and biases the guide washer toward the balls. A first connector is on the cap for attachment to the first cable, and a second connector is on a second end of the piston for attachment to the second cable. Tension on the cables exceeding the bias of the spring is operative to move the guide washer and the piston, to move the balls from radial adjacency to the collar internal flange, to permit the piston to disengage from the cylinder.
Torpedo Launch Mechanism And Method
View pageUS Patent:
6418870, Jul 16, 2002
Filed:
May 31, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/583856
Inventors:
Michael J. Lanowy - Newport RI
Kenneth G. Sharpe - Bristol RI
David A. Lussier - Jamestown RI
Daniel M. Godfrey - Kingstown RI
Mark A. Rodrigues - River MA
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Kenneth G. Sharpe - Bristol RI
David A. Lussier - Jamestown RI
Daniel M. Godfrey - Kingstown RI
Mark A. Rodrigues - River MA
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
Systems Engineering Associates Corporation - Middletown RI
International Classification:
F41F 310
US Classification:
114238, 114318, 89 181, 89 1818
Abstract:
A retrofitable breech is disclosed for use on existing tubes for launching vehicles, such as torpedoes. The breech utilizes gas generators such as commercial off the shelf automotive airbag inflators, for propelling the torpedo from the tube. A plurality, typically three or four, generators are used and are fired in sequence with a controlled time delay. A retrofitable device is also disclosed for activating the weapons securing mechanism to release the torpedo. In addition, a release mechanism is disclosed for pulling the electrical connector plug on the torpedo. The sequence of releasing the torpedo, retraction of the plug and firing the inflators is controlled by a controller upon initiation of the firing sequence.
Flow Meter Strut
View pageUS Patent:
6637705, Oct 28, 2003
Filed:
Jan 22, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/051520
Inventors:
Byron G. Sjoblom - Middletown RI
Gary R. Berlam - Cambridge MA
Gary R. Berlam - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F16L 322
US Classification:
248 681, 248 49, 248127, 248161
Abstract:
A flow meter strut assembly includes a strut portion having a first end plate, a second end plate, a longitudinally adjustable flow meter support structure between. the first and second end plates, and curved mounting surfaces formed on outer surfaces of each of the first and second end plates of the strut portion. At least one flow meter is adjustably mounted on the flow meter support structure. The flow meter support structure is adjustable longitudinally by a turnbuckle assembly connected between the flow meter support structure and the second end plate.
Launch Tube With Adjustable Plenum
View pageUS Patent:
7013788, Mar 21, 2006
Filed:
Jul 24, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/627104
Inventors:
Michael W. Williams - Portsmouth RI, US
Nicholas Bitsakis - Seekonk MA, US
Gary R. Berlam - Concord MA, US
James A. Lilley - Portsmouth RI, US
Brenda Brennan MacLeod - Nashua NH, US
Nicholas Bitsakis - Seekonk MA, US
Gary R. Berlam - Concord MA, US
James A. Lilley - Portsmouth RI, US
Brenda Brennan MacLeod - Nashua NH, US
Assignee:
The United States of America represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F41F 3/07
US Classification:
89 181, 89 1817, 89 1818
Abstract:
A launch tube assembly including an aft launch tube portion, a forward launch tube portion, and a transfer sleeve having a first end fixed to and adjacent the forward end of said aft launch tube portion and a second end adjustably receiving the forward launch tube portion. A forward end of the aft launch tube portion faces a rearward end of the forward launch tube portion within the transfer sleeve. An adjustable plenum is present having a volume within the transfer sleeve defined by an adjusted distance between the facing ends of aft and forward launch tube portions. An end cap is pinned to a forward end of the forward launch tube portion, a gas generator housed in the aft launch tube portion, and a countermeasure device is housed in the forward launch tube portion. An adjustably selected volume of the plenum is such that a gas generated by the gas generator will enable propulsion of the countermeasure device at a predetermined acceleration from the forward launch tube portion.
Water-Impact Release Mechanism
View pageUS Patent:
60243260, Feb 15, 2000
Filed:
Apr 20, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/062566
Inventors:
Daniel M. Godfrey - North Kingstown RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
B64D 102
US Classification:
244151B
Abstract:
A water-impact release mechanism has a hub with a first sleeve coupled thto. The first sleeve has a plurality of circumferentially distributed holes therein. A spring assembly, coupled to the hub, extends into the first sleeve. In a relaxed state, the spring assembly obstructs the holes while, in a compressed state, the spring assembly does not obstruct the holes. A second sleeve, concentric with the first sleeve, is elastically coupled to the hub and biased away therefrom. The second sleeve has an inwardly-facing annular groove. A ball resides in each of the holes and is large enough to extend beyond the confines of its hole. When the bias of the second sleeve is overcome, the annular groove aligns with the holes in the first sleeve thereby allowing the radial outward movement of the balls. A plate, coupled to the second sleeve, extends radially outward therefrom to define a water-impact surface. Water-impact forces impinging on the plate cause the bias of the second sleeve to be overcome such that the second sleeve abuts the hub.
Pressure Balanced Fast Opening Firing System For A Stored Energy Launching System
View pageUS Patent:
53700333, Dec 6, 1994
Filed:
Sep 30, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/129726
Inventors:
Nicholas Bitsakis - Portsmouth RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F41F 310
US Classification:
89 181
Abstract:
A system for launching a projectile includes a source of stored energy such s a pressurized fluid, a projectile within a launch barrel which communicates with the source of pressurized fluid, a fluid flow path between the two having at least one flow port, an object for blocking the at least one flow port and a valve for moving the blocking object and thereby allowing the pressurized fluid to enter the launch barrel and initiate launch of the projectile. The valve for moving the blocking object communicates directly with the energy storage device of the launch system and is used to move the blocking means by introducing fluid against a rear face thereof. In one embodiment of the present invention, the blocking object may be a disposable poppet. In an alternative embodiment, it may be the projectile itself. The launch system of the present invention has the advantages of being relatively simple, quiet and highly reliable.
Actuated Recoil Absorbing Mounting System For Use With An Underwater Gun
View pageUS Patent:
61161365, Sep 12, 2000
Filed:
Mar 31, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/054315
Inventors:
Ivan N. Kirschner - Portsmouth RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F41A 2518
US Classification:
89 4301
Abstract:
An actuated recoil absorbing mounting system is used to reduce recoil velties and to absorb the recoil energy from an underwater projectile launcher, such as a high discharge energy underwater gun. The recoil absorbing mounting system includes a projectile launcher frame that supports the projectile launcher during firing. The projectile launcher frame is slideably supported by one or more launcher frame supports to allow movement substantially in a linear direction. One or more recoil plates are coupled to the underwater projectile launcher frame to provide hydrodynamic added or virtual mass and damping to the projectile launcher frame and projectile launcher. The recoil absorbing mounting system further includes one or more actuators for repositioning or returning the projectile launcher frame and projectile launcher to an original position after firing.
Muzzle Brake For An Underwater Gun
View pageUS Patent:
57460183, May 5, 1998
Filed:
May 19, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/882001
Inventors:
Ivan N. Kirschner - Portsmouth RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Gary R. Berlam - Warwick RI
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F41A 2130
US Classification:
42 114
Abstract:
A device for use as a muzzle brake for an underwater gun having a project conveying structure with concentric inner and outer cylinders. The inner cylinder has at least one longitudinal slot formed therein. A sealing means joins the projectile conveying structure to the underwater gun at the structure's first end. A second end of the structure is provided with a seal for closing the second end after a projectile is fired through it. A piston having an aperture therethrough is positioned inside the inner cylinder and is axially moveable therein adjacent the longitudinal slot. An actuator is positioned between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. Actuator links through the longitudinal slot connect the piston with the actuator. After a projectile is fired through the projectile conveying structure to displace the piston from its initial position, the actuator means returns the piston to that initial position to ready the device for reuse.