Patents by Inventor Floyd N. Franke

Floyd N. Franke 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).

  • Floating aquatic specimen collection net
    Patent number: 5561936
    Abstract: A collection apparatus for collecting specimens of a predetermined size floating within a body of water comprises a net and a float connected to the net. The net has a mesh surrounded by a periphery. The float has a sufficient buoyancy to maintain the net in a position above the lower surface of the body of water and in a generally stationary attitude relative to the upper surface of the body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Floyd N. Franke
    Inventor: Floyd N. Franke