Patents by Inventor Rick Benson

Rick Benson 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).

  • Rigid chambered boat hull with inflatable perimeter
    Patent number: 7305931
    Abstract: A boat hull having sealed rigid chambers and a perimeter inflatable portion positioned and attached laterally outward thereof. The perimeter inflatable portions provide redundant buoyancy and allow loads acting upon the hull to be shifted laterally without compromising stability of the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventors: Rick Benson, William Hickok, Larry Wieber, Vincent McLeod