Patents by Inventor James A. Blink

James A. Blink 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).

  • Amphibious vehicle bridge apparatus
    Patent number: 4262381
    Abstract: An amphibious vehicle is disclosed including at least one outrigger pontoon member connected with the vehicle body for pivotal movement about a horizontal longitudinal pivot axis between retracted and laterally extended positions relative to the vehicle body. The pivot axis is adjacent the bottom portion of the vehicle body, seal means being provided for sealing the space between the vehicle body and the pontoon member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Inventors: James A. Blink, Alvin E. Nieder