Patents by Inventor Robert J. Hoover

Robert J. Hoover 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).

  • Potted gyro sensor coil with inter-turn stress relief
    Patent number: 5742390
    Abstract: A potted sensor coil for a fiber optic gyroscope includes an inter-layer stress relief layer of lubricating material. The coil is wound into a known pattern. Various coil configurations can be realized in which a coating layer of lubricant relieves stressing at the interface between the outer jacket of the fiber and the coil potting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Cordova, Robert J. Hoover, Thomas McLean, Ralph A. Patterson, John P. Rahn
  • Mounting brackets for boats
    Patent number: 5292102
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for removable securement to a portion of a boat for receipt of an accessory such as a rod holder, a lantern holder, or trolling motor holder or the like. The bracket is removably securable to a gunnel and may be moved along the length of the gunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Fishing rod holder
    Patent number: D283909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Lantern holder
    Patent number: D285124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Anchor rope guard
    Patent number: D301303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Mounting bracket for rod or similar article
    Patent number: D301833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Trolling rod holder
    Patent number: D337807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover
  • Support element
    Patent number: D338613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventor: Robert J. Hoover