Patents by Inventor Theodore M. Williams

Theodore M. Williams 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: 4629253
    Abstract: A seat occupant-activated underseat support air-cushion consisting of: a support base, an airtight expandable aircushion, resting in the support base, with the top of the air-cushion pressing upward against the bottom side of the vehicle seat cushion, with an air pump or pumps, disposed within, air-cushion which is provided with outside air-intake or intakes, air pump or air pumps arranged within to be normally expanded, filled with air on the beginning of the air pumps compression stroke in a manner so that any downward pressure by the seat occupant's weight would cause the pump or pumps to compress air, discharging it thru the pumps check valve into the air-cushion. Air-cushion to be equipped with an adjustable automatic air pressure regulating valve, discharging surplus air to exterior of air-cushion. Thus providing the seat occupant with an air-cushion ride, the constant motion of the moving vehicle to provide a continuing source of energy to operate the air-cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventor: Theodore M. Williams
  • Patent number: 4628820
    Abstract: A dual bouyancy elongated cylindrical naval mine connected to a similar bouyance elongated appendage, equipped with sensors, for detecting enemy vessels, having a drogue at end opposite to mine connection and suitable in size and weight for coiling appendage into a bundle for convenience in initial deployment. Initial heavy bouyancy causing mine assemble to sink to ocean floor on initial deployment, with sensors and controls capable of sensing the approach of an enemy vessel and causing mine assembly to rise to surface after blowing ballast from appendage tube/hose and mine, enabling the mine with its appendage extended by sea current action to extend to its full length covering a much greater area than a conventional anchored mine. The drogue appendage being capable of being drawn by enemy vessel's propellor suction causing appendage to wrap around propeller shaft drawing mine to it where striking propeller will explode mine at vessel's most critical area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Inventor: Theodore M. Williams
  • Patent number: 4627187
    Abstract: An electrical fish stunning assembly is disclosed having an elongated cylinder tapered at the ends and connected to a fishing line at one end, and an insulated leader wire and partially insulated hook extends from the other end of the assembly. A dry cell storage battery is arranged to supply electricity to a high voltage booster. A strong spring biases a movable contact to an open position against the pull of the leader wire, whereby closure of the contact points closes a circuit that allows a surge of the stored high voltage electricity to surge thru the leader and hook rendering the fish unconscious. This will enable fishermen all over the world to boat more fish and reduce chances of injury to the fisherman, while at the same time providing a better grade of fish flesh to the market place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Inventor: Theodore M. Williams
  • Patent number: 4580201
    Abstract: An electrical illumination device, using a plurality of Xenon stroboscopic lights, with the bulbs mounted around a column that sets on a case containing the principal components of the stroboscopic lights with electrical conductors and switching devices to cause the lights to pulse with a steady even-appearing light. The plurality of lights to be enclosed by a weather-resistant globe fastened to the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Inventor: Theodore M. Williams