Patents by Inventor Linda L. Van Horn

Linda L. Van Horn 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: 5067669
    Abstract: A reusable landing zone transportable as equipment in an emergency vehicle and rapidly deployable by persons on the ground is disclosed for marking an area where a helicopter may safely land on an suitable surface. A plurality of bar masses are removably disposed on top of and attached near the edges of a rectangular foldable sheet using spring-closed hooks. Similarly, a bag mass is removably disposed on top of and attached near each corner of the sheet. A foldable, highly visible and reflective target is attached to the upper surface of the sheet so that the center and size of the sheet may be easily seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Linda L. Van Horn
    Inventors: Jesse A. Van Horn, Linda L. Van Horn