Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Volk

Thomas M. Volk 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).

  • Sail-propelled vehicle
    Patent number: 7445225
    Abstract: A land sail-propelled vehicle includes a one-piece molded body defining a seat in a top surface thereof. At least one tubular rear axle guide is bonded to, or molded into, a rear portion of the body. A rear axle assembly, including at least one rear axle, is removably insertable into the at least one rear axle guide. A tubular port is bonded to, or molded into, a front portion of the body. A steering assembly is removably insertable into the port. Tires, ice blades, or the like are attachable to the ends of the rear axle assembly and steering assembly so as to engage an underlying solid surface. A sail assembly is detachably connected to the steering assembly to propel the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas M. Volk
  • Support body for a sail-propelled vehicle
    Patent number: D542713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Action Products, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Volk