Patents by Inventor Gerritt Ottema

Gerritt Ottema 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).

  • Marine vehicle mooring and security device
    Patent number: 5408946
    Abstract: A marine vehicle mooring and security device comprising bow and stern securing mechanisms connected to a mooring structure on one end and to existing boat hardware at the other. The securing mechanisms include extension arms and a secondary support member bracing at least one of the bow or stern extension arms, and an attachment apparatus to connect the securing mechanisms to a marine vehicle. Damping for both tensile and compressive forces is provided in the secondary support member by way of an elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventors: Peter J. Jones, Paul R. A. Jones, Gerritt Ottema