Patents by Inventor Orville A. Fuller

Orville A. Fuller 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).

  • Hook assembly for retrieving the chain bridle component of broken marine vessel towing lines
    Patent number: 4242978
    Abstract: A hook assembly for retrieving the chain bridle component of a broken marine barge towing line. The assembly comprises a sinking hook dimensioned to receive the bridle, a float connected to the hook for maintaining it a predetermined distance below the surface of the water, and a hook towing line connected to the hook for deploying it into position for intercepting and engaging the bridle. Hook positioning means locates the hook in bridle-engaging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Inventor: Orville A. Fuller