Patents Assigned to Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
  • Fin stabilizer to reduce roll for boats in turns method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7513204
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Collapsible roof assembly and method for a boat or the like
    Patent number: 6883456
    Abstract: A collapsible roof assembly for a boat or other base structure where there is a roof structure mounted by a collapsible frame. The frame has right and left portions, each having front, intermediate and rear strut sections connected between the roof structure and the boat. The front struts can be disconnected and permit the roof structure to be rotated with its rear portion being lowered to a position where it is braced relative to the intermediate struts. Then the roof structure is moved forwardly and downwardly to it's collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Hickok