Patents by Inventor Robert Potvin

Robert Potvin 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).

  • Patent number: 4350113
    Abstract: A motorized floatboard is disclosed, comprising: a hull having a plurality of watertight compartments, a power unit located aft, a steering device, also located aft, and adapted to be operated by the feet of a prone rider, an inclined chest plate, rearwardly-inclined leg plates. A throttle lever with an automatic cut-off switch is mounted on the deck. In case the rider wants to operate the floatboard in a standing position, an elongated pivotable handle is provided and the craft is then steered by shifting body weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Inventors: Roland Moreau, Robert Potvin