Patents by Inventor Emilio C. Garcia

Emilio C. Garcia 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).

  • Apparatus for and method of stabilizing a marine vessel in pitch
    Patent number: 4041885
    Abstract: A non-lift or zero average lift bow foil, having similar wing-shaped members defining an angular intersection therebetween with similar dihedral angles, is mounted on a vessel's bow centerline, with the angular intersection approximately parallel to the vessel's keel, and is adjustable vertically for submersion to approximately keel level from above the waterline of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1977
    Inventor: Emilio C. Garcia
  • Method of connecting adjacent units of a barge tow
    Patent number: 3954078
    Abstract: Connecting adjacent units of a tow with rigid loosely interlocking connections and preloading the connections beyond the limit of expected tow loads for any inland waterway conditions to be encountered. Preloading is accomplished by inflating hollow cushions inserted uninflated between loosely interlocked parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Inventor: Emilio C. Garcia