Patents by Inventor Richard Selman

Richard Selman 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).

  • Landplane to flying boat conversion
    Patent number: 7040573
    Abstract: An aerodynamically efficient fiberglass hull consisting of a pointed bow, a step amidships, and aft section coming to a point which will be attached to the hull of land aircraft and convert them to water operations. In addition, one wing float will be securely attached to the outboard section of each wing. The main and nose landing gear will be removed enabling the propellers to have adequate clearance from water. Landing gear removal procedures will not be used for amphibious aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Selman
  • LANDPLANE TO FLYING BOAT CONVERSION
    Publication number: 20060016933
    Abstract: An aerodynamically efficient fiberglass hull consisting of a pointed bow, a step amidships, and aft section coming to a point which will be attached to the hull of land aircraft and convert them to water operations. In addition, one wing float will be securely attached to the outboard section of each wing. The main and nose landing gear will be removed enabling the propellers to have adequate clearance from water. Landing gear removal procedures will not be used for amphibious aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Selman