Patents by Inventor Duncan McCaughan

Duncan McCaughan 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: 11649023
    Abstract: An escape system comprises a passage (1), a platform (3) and at least one craft (4), the platform (3) and the craft (4) being deployable from a structure (2) to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage. The passage is mounted to the platform such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed. The passage may be mounted to the platform such that movement of the passage relative to the platform is restricted in at least one direction. A plate (64) may support the passage, platform and/or craft during deployment, and/or stabilises the passage, platform and/or craft after deployment in the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Maxime Boyer, Stewart Gregory, Michael Luck, Duncan McCaughan
  • Patent number: 11167827
    Abstract: This invention relates to a survival craft comprising a hull (10) formed from inflatable members, an optional canopy support structure carried by the hull and formed from inflatable members, and an inflatable wall structure (11). The invention also relates to rigid pod (19) configured to carry a survival craft in a deflated state and be coupled to the hull when the craft is in an inflated state. The inflatable parts may be formed from drop thread material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Survitec Group Limited
    Inventors: Duncan McCaughan, Michael Luck
  • Publication number: 20210214060
    Abstract: This invention relates to a survival craft comprising a hull (10) formed from inflatable members, an optional canopy support structure carried by the hull and formed from inflatable members, and an inflatable wall structure (11). The invention also relates to rigid pod (19) configured to carry a survival craft in a deflated state and be coupled to the hull when the craft is in an inflated state. The inflatable parts may be formed from drop thread material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Duncan McCaughan, Michael Luck
  • Publication number: 20200062358
    Abstract: An escape system comprises a passage (1), a platform (3) and at least one craft (4), the platform (3) and the craft (4) being deployable from a structure (2) to water to facilitate evacuation of the structure via the passage. The passage is mounted to the platform such that the platform is urged towards the structure when deployed. The passage may be mounted to the platform such that movement of the passage relative to the platform is restricted in at least one direction. A plate (64) may support the passage, platform and/or craft during deployment, and/or stabilises the passage, platform and/or craft after deployment in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Maxime Boyer, Stewart Gregory, Michael Luck, Duncan McCaughan