Patents by Inventor Darold R. Bryan

Darold R. Bryan 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: 4535717
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing or deflecting surface debris (D) from the moorage site of, e.g., a hydrofoil watercraft (5) having a water-jet propulsion system. Debris (D) is diverted away from the hull inlet (72) of the propulsion system and/or cooling water inlets and/or positions proximate the craft (5) which may interfere with the operation of a forward and an aft strut assembly (15,20) by means of a catamaran pontoon (95). The pontoon (95) is provided with an open-ended debris-conducting channel (100) into which surface debris (D) is guided by a pair of fixed debris guides (105B, 105F). A plurality of elevated stand-offs (115) are supported by the pontoon (95) precluding damage to the craft (5) and the accumulation of surface debris (D) proximate the craft (5). Optionally, retractable debris guides (120B, 120F) may be pivotably attached to the guides (105B, 105F) affording the moorage site greater isolation from surface debris (D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Darold R. Bryan, George Z. Porter