Patents by Inventor Burleigh D. Hickman

Burleigh D. Hickman 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).

  • Flexible road surfaces
    Patent number: 7371030
    Abstract: A construct from which a flexing road surface may be produced. A flexing road surface provided in accordance with the invention enables a vehicle to pass over the road surface relatively smoothly, while simultaneously imparting a reciprocating motion to the road surface. This reciprocating motion may be extracted at a takeoff point on the construct, and used as motive means for operating an electrical generator, air compressor, pump, or other useful mechanical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Burleigh D. Hickman
  • Flexible road surfaces
    Publication number: 20080063472
    Abstract: A construct from which a flexing road surface may be produced. A flexing road surface provided in accordance with the invention enables a vehicle to pass over the road surface relatively smoothly, while simultaneously imparting a reciprocating motion to the road surface. This reciprocating motion may be extracted at a takeoff point on the construct, and used as motive means for operating an electrical generator, air compressor, pump, or other useful mechanical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Burleigh D. Hickman