Patents by Inventor Chris Rickborn

Chris Rickborn 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).

  • Patent number: 10059405
    Abstract: A modified V-hull boat has a keel having a horizontal cross-sectional profile of an inverted foil. The leading edge of the keel is a sharp point and the front region of the keel tapers outward along the length of the keel until it reaches its widest point. The widest point is aligned with the center of gravity of the hull. The trailing edge is a rounded blunt edge. The aft region of the keel is substantially shorter in length than the front region of the keel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Chris Rickborn
  • Patent number: 9751594
    Abstract: A modified V-hull boat has a keel starting at about 20% from the bow ending 75 to 80% aft of the bow and has an inverted airfoil shape. A flat pad blends in aft of the keel assisting planning and attitude at speed. A bracket having a bottom shape and size to float a designated amount of weight and a downward angle facing down at the aft on the bottom to act as a positive planning fixed trim tape that ride's above the water at speed or on plane, and adds stability and positive buoyancy for weight of engines at rest or low speed. Chine's are the outside corner of the boat joining the bottom to the side's. The chine's taper slightly inboard aft to relieve friction and drag. Although they do not come together the chine is no way a straight line the outer edges are slightly more ellipsoidal hence the name.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Rickborn
  • Publication number: 20170029075
    Abstract: A modified V-hull boat has a keel having a horizontal cross-sectional profile of an inverted foil. The leading edge of the keel is a sharp point and the front region of the keel tapers outward along the length of the keel until it reaches its widest point. The widest point is aligned with the center of gravity of the hull. The trailing edge is a rounded blunt edge. The aft region of the keel is substantially shorter in length than the front region of the keel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Rickborn
  • Publication number: 20160194055
    Abstract: A modified V-hull boat has a keel starting at about 20% from the bow ending 75 to 80% aft of the bow and has an inverted airfoil shape. A flat pad blends in aft of the keel assisting planning and attitude at speed. A bracket having a bottom shape and size to float a designated amount of weight and a downard angle facing down at the aft on the bottom to act as a positive planning fixed trim tape that ride's above the water at speed or on plane, and adds stability and positive buoyancy for weight of engines at rest or low speed. Chine's are the outside corner of the boat joining the bottom to the side's. The chine's taper slightly inboard aft to relieve friction and drag. Although they do not come together the chine is no way a straight line the outer edges are slightly more ellipsoidal hence the name.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Chris Rickborn