Patents by Inventor Linda W. Billica

Linda W. Billica 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).

  • Fingered bola body, bola with same, and methods of use
    Patent number: 5279482
    Abstract: A bola body, a bola, and methods employing such bola bodies and bolas; in one aspect a bola body having a non-spherical body member from which extend one or more fingers for entanglement with a bola line, with each other, or for latching onto part of a target body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: John M. Dzenitis, Linda W. Billica