Patents by Inventor Francois Goupil

Francois Goupil 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).

  • Watercraft boarding mechanism and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 11279448
    Abstract: A watercraft boarding apparatus is herein presented, the watercraft boarding apparatus including a frame adapted to be secured to an object, a pivotable platform pivotably secured to the frame about a pivot axis thereof, the pivotable platform being configured to pivot between an extended configuration for securing a watercraft on water and a boarded configuration supporting the watercraft thereon and a pair of connecting members secured to the pivotable platform to secure the watercraft, wherein pivotal of the platform is adapted to progressively board the watercraft on the platform by sharing a weight of the watercraft between the pivot and water. A method of use and a kit thereof are also contemplated and remain within the scope of the present specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: 9365-1461 QUEBEC INC.
    Inventor: Francois Goupil
  • WATERCRAFT BOARDING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200385091
    Abstract: A watercraft boarding apparatus is herein presented, the watercraft boarding apparatus including a frame adapted to be secured to an object, a pivotable platform pivotably secured to the frame about a pivot axis thereof, the pivotable platform being configured to pivot between an extended configuration for securing a watercraft on water and a boarded configuration supporting the watercraft thereon and a pair of connecting members secured to the pivotable platform to secure the watercraft, wherein pivotal of the platform is adapted to progressively board the watercraft on the platform by sharing a weight of the watercraft between the pivot and water. A method of use and a kit thereof are also contemplated and remain within the scope of the present specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Francois Goupil