Patents by Inventor David L. Goddard

David L. Goddard 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).

  • Inflatable housing structure
    Patent number: 5305561
    Abstract: A floating inflatable structure is used to house a vessel for repair while it is afloat. The structure has inflatable walls containing water ballast. The height of the structure above the water can be adjusted by either introducing or expelling water ballast from the foot of the walls. Alternatively, a separate water ballast tube may be provided, the height of which can be adjusted relative to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Inventor: David L. Goddard