Patents by Inventor Frank Place

Frank Place 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).

  • Jet boat diverter nozzle with built-in ride plate
    Patent number: 5312275
    Abstract: A diverter nozzle assembly for use on jet boats. The diverter nozzle assembly has a nozzle portion with a collar at the nozzle entrance and a reversing chamber at the exit end. The reversing chamber contains the entrance of a reversing nozzle and the exit of the reversing nozzle extends to the bottom of the diverter nozzle assembly. A ride plate a flat planer portion which curves upwardly to the forward edge of the assembly and curves slightly downwardly just before the forward edge of the outlet of the reversing nozzle. The ride plate provides a quicker planing action to the boat and reduces drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventor: Frank Place