Patents by Inventor Arthur D. Wood

Arthur D. Wood has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aerial dispensing apparatus
    Patent number: 4347951
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for sequential release of articles, particularly suited for aerial reforestation. The apparatus comprises a rotating cylindrical magazine having peripherally arranged receptacles, a stepping selector sleeve with a helical row or row of apertures that align with the receptacles and an outer casing with an opening allowing sequential release of articles as the magazine and selector sleeve rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Canadian Patents & Development Limited
    Inventor: Arthur D. Wood
  • Fin-stabilized container of foldable sheet material
    Patent number: 4347686
    Abstract: A fin-stabilized container formed from foldable sheet material, particularly suited for aerial planting of seeds or seedlings. A cone or pyramid of sheet material is folded so as to form three or more fins at the trailing end and closure means for a container cavity at the forward end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Canadian Patents & Development Limited
    Inventor: Arthur D. Wood