Patents by Inventor John H. Hatton

John H. Hatton 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).

  • Fluid absorbent composition
    Patent number: 5059577
    Abstract: A composition for absorbing liquids comprises an organic material derived from at least one substance selected from the group consisting of plant gums and plant mucilages. The absorbing compositions are applied as powders, pastes, or sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventor: John H. Hatton
  • Liquid hydrocarbon absorbent composition and method
    Patent number: 5021390
    Abstract: A composition for absorbing liquids comprises a quantity of fibrous material from plants and coated with a waterproofing composition, such as with sodium methyl silicate some embodiments include organic material derived from at least one substance selected from the group consisting of plant gums and plant mucilages in admixture with particulate plant fibers. The absorbing compositions are applied to hydrocarbon liquids, such as oil and the like on water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Inventor: John H. Hatton
  • Multi-axis articulated all terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 4714140
    Abstract: A remote controlled multi-axis all terrain vehicle includes front and rear lugged driving wheels, with front and rear wheels steerable about a vertical axis, and pivotal about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The vcehicle is remotely controlled and includes hydrostatic drive for the wheels of the vehicle. A level control system includes level sensing instruments and controls for automatically leveling the frame of the vehicle for up to thirty-five degree slopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Inventors: John H. Hatton, Gregory L. Batt