Patents by Inventor James Houmard

James Houmard 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).

  • Direct mounted propulsion for non-rigid airships
    Publication number: 20070075184
    Abstract: A propulsion assembly for attachment to the enclosing material of an airship which includes a base which is positioned proximate to the enclosing material. An extension member having opposed ends projects away from the base and includes opposed ends. A motor assembly is attached to the end of the extension member opposed to the base. A mounting assembly is attached to the enclosing material and a plurality of pre-tensioned guy cables connect the mounting assembly to the extension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Marimon, Jonathan Peritt, James Houmard