Patents by Inventor Verne L. Freeland

Verne L. Freeland 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: 5738302
    Abstract: An airborne vehicle generally comprises a body, a lifting mechanism for lifting the vehicle, and a steering mechanism operable by a user for steering the vehicle. The lifting mechanism comprises first and second counter-rotating propellers mounted in a front end and a rear end, respectively, of the vehicle body. The lifting mechanism further comprises a front air intake and a rear air intake mounted in proximity to and above the first and second propellers, respectively. The steering mechanism comprises a plurality of louvers mounted on a bottom of the vehicle body below the first and second propellers. The operator uses a steering mechanism in a passenger position to adjust inclinations of the louvers so as to steer the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: Verne L. Freeland
  • Patent number: 4555135
    Abstract: A built-in child's safety seat for vehicles is disclosed. The safety seat may be conveniently stored within the horizontal sitting surface of a passenger seat when not in use. By a simple pulling motion, a child's safety seat is formed which provides more protection to the child and which is less prone to be misused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Inventor: Verne L. Freeland