Patents by Inventor John E. Gillen

John E. Gillen 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: 4106145
    Abstract: A shroud supporting frame structure extends transversely of an open boat and is connected with its gunwales to form a weatherproof collapsible concealing cover for a hunter. The frame structure includes a plurality of bow elements swingably mounted for movement in a fore and aft direction about respective horizontal axes. Frame stop pins and a counterbalancing action of the bow elements supports the blind in a first relative disposition presenting a concealment cover and permits movement of at least one of the bow elements to a second partially collapsed relative disposition to present an opening therein affording an unobstructed field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Inventors: John E. Gillen, Gary C. Odom