Patents by Inventor Gary L. Hooten

Gary L. Hooten 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).

  • Patent number: 5149020
    Abstract: A wind-powered flying device, generally known as a roto-kite, is described which allows for flight even in slight wind conditions yet also functions well in strong wind conditions. The roto-kite has a stabilizing keel with adjustable position on a main body shaft and rotating wings hinged to the shaft to allow for flapping to relieve stresses from unbalanced forces during rotation. A tether is attached to a tiller arm on the keel such that when the tether causes the tiller to turn in the wind the roto-kite changes direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventors: Craig V. Rundle, Gary L. Hooten