Patents by Inventor Peter C. DeMarco

Peter C. DeMarco 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).

  • Integrated entry air cushion marine vessel and marine platform
    Patent number: 6679192
    Abstract: A monohull marine platform is provided which includes a plurality of bows each having a flat lower keel. A transverse stern seal is connected to the bows using an inclined lift surface and a pair of outboard seals forming an air chamber. Pressurized air is forced into the air chamber to form a pressurized air cushion under the platform. Respective water flow channels disposed between each pair of the plurality of bows diminish wave energy during operation. As the platform passes through the water, the platform utilizes a combination of flotation, pneumatic, and hydrodynamic for reduced resistant and drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Peter C. DeMarco
  • INTEGRATED ENTRY AIR CUSHION MARINE VESSEL AND MARINE PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20030140834
    Abstract: A monohull marine platform is provided which includes a plurality of bows each having a flat lower keel. A transverse a stem seal is connected to the bows using an inclined lift surface and a pair of outboard seals forming an air chamber. Pressurized air is forced into the air chamber to form a pressurized air cushion under the platform. Respective water flow channels disposed between each pair of the plurality of bows diminish wave energy during operation. As the platform passes through the water, the platform utilizes a combination of floatation, pneumatic, and hydrodynamic for reduced resistance and drag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Peter C. DeMarco