Patents by Inventor Mark W. Dunlap

Mark W. Dunlap 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).

  • Method and apparatus for testing hook release
    Patent number: 6098470
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for testing the release hook mechanism used to release an emergency survival craft from its davit. The test is performed with a selected load applied to the hook mechanism, and is designed to satisfy regulations for no-load and on-load testing of release mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety Co.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Donahue, Robert J. Kahak, Mark W. Dunlap, Peter W. Nimmo