Patents by Inventor Thomas J Vincent

Thomas J Vincent 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).

  • Marine vessel vent plate
    Patent number: 7305930
    Abstract: One embodiment of a vent plate for a marine vessel includes a plate having a top surface that defines a total surface area and a plurality of apertures arranged in a pattern covering at least one quarter of the total surface area, the pattern including a plurality of rows of apertures off-set by an angle of approximately forty five degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Beal, Thomas J Vincent
  • Marine vessel structural interface
    Patent number: 7066104
    Abstract: One embodiment of a structural interface for a marine vessel includes a first plate having a recess for receiving an alignment projection therein and a first block manufactured of a first, sacrificial material, and a second plate having an outwardly extending alignment projection adapted to be received within said recess and a second block manufactured of a second, non-sacrificial material and positioned to mate with said first block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Robert W. Beal, Thomas J Vincent, Ronald W Bosch
  • Marine vessel coaming structure
    Patent number: 7004096
    Abstract: One embodiment of a marine vessel includes a hull having an aperture therein and an exterior surface that defines a plane, and a coaming structure secured within the aperture of the hull, the coaming structure including a top surface that defines a plane contiguous with the plane of the hull, wherein the coaming structure is adapted for securing a closure structure thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Beal, Thomas J Vincent
  • Retractable marine fitting
    Patent number: 6901875
    Abstract: One embodiment of a retractable marine fitting includes a housing positioned within a marine hull, the housing adapted to receive a fitting therein, and a fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of the housing and a retracted position substantially inwardly of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Oregon Iron Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Beal, Thomas J Vincent
  • Marine vessel shell module
    Patent number: D511131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Beal, Thomas J. Vincent, Ronald William Bosch