Patents Assigned to FloatLogic, Inc
  • Patent number: 7156033
    Abstract: A flotation device for maintaining an aircraft in a floating and stable condition is provided. The flotation device comprises at least one flotation bladder mounted to the aircraft and an inflation mechanism for inflating the flotation bladder. A method for maintaining an aircraft in a floating condition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: FloatLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony W. Mears, David G. Walder, Thomas Edward Berg
  • Patent number: 6845726
    Abstract: A flotation device for floating a watercraft is provided. The flotation device comprises a cover releasably secured to the watercraft. A first collapsible tubing is positioned between the cover and the watercraft for removing at least a portion of the cover. At least one inflatable flotation bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft wherein upon inflation of the first collapsible tubing, the first collapsible tubing releases at least a portion of the cover from the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: FloatLogic, Inc
    Inventors: Tony W. Mears, Nicolae Toderica, Valerica Grigore, Richard S. Coate
  • Patent number: 6830004
    Abstract: A flotation device for maintaining a watercraft in a floating condition is provided. The flotation device comprises a mounting plate mounted to the watercraft with the mounting plate having a first cover channel, a second cover channel, a first bladder-retaining slot, and a second bladder-retaining slot. A first collapsible tubing is receivable within the first cover channel. An elongated cover is receivable in the cover channels with the first collapsible tubing positioned between the mounting plate and the first edge. A space is defined between the mounting plate and the cover with a directional bladder and a flotation bladder receivable within the space. At least a portion of the directional bladder is receivable within the first bladder-retaining slot and at least a portion of the flotation bladder is receivable within the second bladder-retaining slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: FloatLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony W. Mears, Nicolae Toderica, Valerica Grigore, Richard S. Coate, Michael Braitberg
  • Patent number: 6814019
    Abstract: A flotation device for maintaining a watercraft in a floating condition is provided. The flotation device comprising a cover releasably secured to the watercraft. At least one directing bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft. At least one inflatable flotation bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft wherein upon inflation of the directing bladder, the directing bladder releases at least a portion of the cover from the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: FloatLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony W. Mears, Nicolae Toderica, Valerica Grigore