Patents by Inventor Bill N. Oliver

Bill N. Oliver 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).

  • Diver's face mask with offset purge valve
    Patent number: 5608920
    Abstract: A diver's face mask having a centrally offset purge valve which is easily purged by tilting the mask toward the purge valve to accumulate any water within the mask and exhaling through the nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Sea Quest, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill N. Oliver, Peter Manno
  • Buoyancy compensator with a traction pressure pad
    Patent number: 5567084
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel backpack for use with a vest and buoyancy compensator combination. The backpack has a recess in which is disposed a novel traction pad. The traction pad is formed of a thin pad of resilient material capable of compression when a breathing gas tank is tightly held against it by means of a strap and fastener. This active compression holds the breathing gas tank in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Sea Quest, Inc.
    Inventor: Bill N. Oliver
  • Bypassed scuba regulator
    Patent number: 4002166
    Abstract: The regulator control chamber is bypassed by a bypass tube conducting the incoming air directly to the mouthpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: AMF Incorporated
    Inventor: Bill N. Oliver
  • Diver's mask with offset purge cover
    Patent number: D371841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: SeaQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill N. Oliver, Peter Manno