Patents by Inventor Charles H. Simola

Charles H. Simola 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).

  • Stabilized float drum
    Patent number: 5875729
    Abstract: A stabilized float drum is shown having interlocking side and end walls and an upper compartment filled with a flotation medium such as closed cell foam and a lower member with a selected number and size of holes in the surfaces thereof to admit water which then acts as a stabilizing force when the float is subjected to upsetting wave action or eccentric loads. The degree of stabilization or damping is controlled by the relative size of the lower member and the size, placement and number of holes.Various baffle members are shown which provide varying degrees of resistance to unwanted displacement of floating docks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Charles H. Simola
  • Stabilized float drum
    Patent number: 5775248
    Abstract: A stabilized float drum is shown having interlocking side and end walls and an upper compartment filled with a flotation medium such as closed cell foam and a lower member with a selected number and size of holes in the surfaces thereof to admit water which then acts as a stabilizing force when the float is subjected to upsetting wave action or eccentric loads. The degree of stabilization or damping is controlled by the relative size of the lower member and the size, placement and number of holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Charles H. Simola