Patents by Inventor Elmer B. Sachs

Elmer B. Sachs 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: 4056074
    Abstract: A kit containing a plurality of hydrofoil assemblies which can be easily and quickly attached to a conventional boat hull thereby causing the boat to operate with the hull of the boat spaced above the surface of the water. There are three separate hydrofoil assemblies, with one being located at the stern of the boat in conjunction with the outboard motor. The other hydrofoil assemblies are located approximately amidship with one on the starboard side and the other on the port side. The midship hydrofoil assemblies are interconnected together through a flexible band which functions to securely attach these hydrofoil assemblies to the boat hull. Each of the hydrofoil assemblies are adjustable with respect to the hull of the boat. In a larger boat, there may be four (in number) or more of the hydrofoil assemblies attached to the boat hull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Inventor: Elmer B. Sachs
  • Patent number: 4027835
    Abstract: An airplane which is universally adaptable to land on any type of flat surface, such as water, snow, ice, as well as land. The landing pods of the aircraft include a wheel with a V-shaped ski surface surrounding each wheel. Each landing pod is constructed in the shape of a hydrofoil for moving through water and creating lift. A boat is detachably securable to the underside of the fuselage of the aircraft. The boat functions as pontoons when the plane is landing and parked on water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Inventor: Elmer B. Sachs