Patents by Inventor Mark R. Morgan

Mark R. Morgan 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).

  • Publication number: 20090188416
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M. Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Patent number: 7513204
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20080216730
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M. Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Patent number: 7210422
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats LLC, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Patent number: 5392840
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structural component includes forming a groove in an outer surface of a fiber reinforced body. Molten metal is introduced to an exposed surface of the groove and to a predetermined portion of the outer surface of the body. The metal is cooled in a controlled manner to thermally alter sufficient resin to create a secure interconnection of the metal on the body. The metal adjacent the groove is sized so that it will fail prior to separation of the metal from the body under excessive tensile loads. A portion of the metal remains on the body so that elongation of the component significantly exceeds ultimate elongation of the fiber reinforced body and the cast metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Morgan, Harry J. Couch
  • Patent number: 5385421
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structural component includes forming a groove in an outer surface of a fiber reinforced body. Molten metal is introduced to an exposed surface of the groove and to a predetermined portion of the outer surface of the body. The metal is cooled in a controlled manner to thermally alter sufficient resin to create a secure interconnection of the metal on the body. The metal adjacent the groove is sized so that it will fail prior to separation of the metal from the body under excessive tensile loads. A portion of the metal remains on the body so that elongation of the component significantly exceeds ultimate elongation of the fiber reinforced body and the cast metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Morgan, Harry J. Couch
  • Patent number: 5195571
    Abstract: Molten metal is die cast directly to and around a surface of a fiber reinforced plastic part in such a way as to actually take advantage of the thermal decomposition of the part resin caused by the hot metal. The molten metal is introduced to the surface and cooled just rapidly enough to allow a controlled, limited resin decomposition to occur at the top surface. Molten metal then flows in and around the exposed fibers, creating a secure interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Morgan, Johnny R. Gentry