Patents by Inventor Terry N. Sofian

Terry N. Sofian 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).

  • Foldable inflatable rescue pontoon
    Patent number: 5687664
    Abstract: An inflatable rescue pontoon for performing multiple water rescue operations comprises an elongate shell having a plurality of longitudinally extending individual sections. The plurality of individual sections includes a bow section. The bow section is the forwardmost individual section and is hydrodynamically shaped to enhance maneuverability of the pontoon in water. Valve means communicate with the shell for selectively inflating and deflating the pontoon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Terry N. Sofian