Patents by Inventor Bruce K. VanScoyoc

Bruce K. VanScoyoc 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).

  • Anchor reeling
    Patent number: 9003992
    Abstract: Apparatus for anchor line reeling to raise or lower an anchor using a cranked reel employing a clutch bearing and a drag, which drag is controllably released by reverse rotation of the crank. An additional reel drag is used to prevent reel overturning when the anchor is lowered and hits bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce K. VanScoyoc
  • Anchor reeling
    Publication number: 20140352596
    Abstract: Apparatus for anchor line reeling to raise or lower an anchor using a cranked reel employing a clutch bearing and a drag, which drag is controllably released by reverse rotation of the crank. An additional reel drag is used to prevent reel overturning when the anchor is lowered and hits bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce K. VanScoyoc
  • ANCHOR REELING
    Publication number: 20090188417
    Abstract: A new use for a cranked reel employing a clutch bearing and a drag, which drag is controllably released by reverse rotation of the crank. The new use is to raise or lower an anchor using a cranked reel employing a clutch bearing and a drag, which drag is controllably released by reverse rotation of the crank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Bruce K. VanScoyoc