Patents by Inventor Robert L. Vick

Robert L. Vick 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).

  • Fire resistant connector for oil containment booms
    Patent number: 5190402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire resistant boom connector for connecting adjacent oil containment booms. The boom connector includes cooperating connector portions, each of which include a base portion, an elbow portion, and a engaging portion. A slot bounded by the base portion, the elbow portion, and the engaging portion is adapted for receipt of a cooperative engaging portion to interengage the connector portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Robert L. Vick