Patents by Inventor George W. Mock, Sr.

George W. Mock, Sr. 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).

  • Automatic flare signal apparatus
    Patent number: 4295437
    Abstract: An apparatus for indicating breakage of a tensioned rope, or chain or the like by firing flares or other warning signals. In the preferred embodiment, an auxiliary cable running parallel to the towing or mooring cable is used to actuate firing of a first flare and to simultaneously activate a timing mechanism. Said timing mechanism fires a series of flares in a predetermined sequence. This combination allows both an immediate indication of a hazard and quick localization and recovery of a detached boat or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Inventors: George W. Mock, Jr., George W. Mock, Sr.
  • Automatic flare signal apparatus
    Patent number: 4205619
    Abstract: An apparatus for indicating breakage of a tensioned rope, or chain or the like by firing flares or other warning signals. In the preferred embodiment, an auxiliary cable running parallel to the towing or mooring cable is used to actuate firing of a first flare and to simultaneously activate a timing mechanism. Said timing mechanism fires a series of flares in a predetermined sequence. This combination allows both an immediate indication of a hazard and quick localization and recovery of a detached boat or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1980
    Inventors: George W. Mock, Jr., George W. Mock, Sr.