Patents by Inventor Forrest G. Hincke

Forrest G. Hincke 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).

  • Patent number: 5679082
    Abstract: A saucer-shaped water skipping device including an upper disc and a lower disc with each disc having a concave shape formed of a lightweight and generally rigid material, each disc further having a central axis, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a peripheral edge interconnecting the exterior surface and the interior surface; an annular flexible edging positioned in axial alignment with the disks; and a coupling mechanism for coupling the discs together with the edging positioned therebetween and in contact with the peripheral edges to create a saucer and with the edging having an exteriorly positioned outer portion serving as a grip for throwing the saucer to place it in flight and further serving as a bumper for cushioning the saucer when it strikes a recipient external object when in flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Forrest G. Hincke