Patents by Inventor Frederick J. Fourcher

Frederick J. Fourcher 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).

  • Abalone habitat
    Patent number: 4182270
    Abstract: An abalone habitat comprising a container and a plurality of non-circumscribing panels in the container to which the abalone can attach. The container is porous to allow sea water to enter the container, and the container has an opening to permit insertion and removal of the panels. There is sufficient room in the container above the upper edges of the panels to define a space for food for the abalone. At least regions of adjacent panels are spaced from each other. The panels and the container are resistant to sea water corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Inventor: Frederick J. Fourcher