Patents by Inventor Kit Mack

Kit Mack 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).

  • Ramp junction
    Patent number: 5359746
    Abstract: An apparatus for spanning the distance between a fixed first platform and a ovable second platform includes a ramp; a first pivoting junction located between one end of the ramp and the fixed first platform, and a second sliding junction located between the other end of the ramp and the movable second platform. The first pivoting junction accommodates pitch, roll and heave motion between the fixed platform and the ramp and the second sliding junction accommodates elevation changes between the fixed platform and the movable platform. Means are provided to dampening the motion of the ramp. Other means are provided to limit the side to side movement of the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Patrick R. Kane, Billie R. Karrh, Kit Mack, Samuel J. Oppedisano