Patents by Inventor Bernard Hanafin

Bernard Hanafin 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).

  • Combined helicopter landing pad and clamshell enclosure
    Patent number: 8336807
    Abstract: A clamshell case for enclosing a helicopter includes a base for supporting said helicopter, a first side section attached by a first hinge to one edge of the base, a second side section attached by a second hinge to the other edge of the base, and a drive system for rotating said side sections towards each other to substantially enclose said helicopter and substantially completely protect it from the weather and other damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Bernard Hanafin, George Vermesi
  • COMBINED HELICOPTER LANDING PAD AND CLAMSHELL ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20100320313
    Abstract: A clamshell case for enclosing a helicopter includes a base for supporting said helicopter, a first side section attached by a first hinge to one edge of the base, a second side section attached by a second hinge to the other edge of the base, and a drive system for rotating said side sections towards each other to substantially enclose said helicopter and substantially completely protect it from the weather and other damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Bernard Hanafin, George Vermesi