Patents by Inventor John F. Gothard, Jr.

John F. Gothard, Jr. 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).

  • Radio-controlled surface target having a pliable cover
    Patent number: 4126312
    Abstract: A mobile surface target including a target envelope mounted on a chassis, the envelope having the appearance of a ground vehicle and including a framework and a pliable cover for permitting quick repair. The pliable cover preferably is plastic and inflatable in individual sections, which may be filled with "smoke" for recognition of a hit. The target is radio-controlled and an armored shield is mounted on the chassis of the target under the envelope for protecting the radio-signal receiving and transducing control equipment and the running gear of the target from damage by weapons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Kreuzer, John F. Gothard, Jr.