Patents by Inventor Nigel Stuart Ikin

Nigel Stuart Ikin 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).

  • Retractable Wheel Assembly for an Amphibian
    Publication number: 20170066297
    Abstract: A retractable land propulsion assembly for an amphibian including a retraction linkage movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, an actuator for moving the retraction linkage between the protracted position and retracted position, and at least one wheel and/or track drive. When the retraction linkage is protracted then the retraction linkage supports and/or holds the at least one wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land. The retraction linkage comprises at least one component or part or portion thereof that passes through an overcentre position on protraction to prevent forces received in use via the at least one wheel and/or track drive from acting to retract the retraction linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Gibbs Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Alan Timothy Gibbs, Nigel Stuart Ikin
  • A Retractable Wheel Assembly for an Amphibian
    Publication number: 20140127956
    Abstract: A retractable land propulsion assembly for an amphibian including a retraction linkage movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, an actuator for moving the retraction linkage between the protracted position and retracted position, and at least one wheel and/or track drive. When the retraction linkage is protracted then the retraction linkage supports and/or holds the at least one wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land. The retraction linkage comprises at least one component or part or portion thereof that passes through an overcentre position on protraction to prevent forces received in use via the at least one wheel and/or track drive from acting to retract the retraction linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Gibbs Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Alan Timothy Gibbs, Nigel Stuart Ikin