Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Gibson

Thomas P. Gibson 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: 4087934
    Abstract: Three integral plastic type elements are selectively and releasably interconnected to form a lightweight, sturdy hand-launched glider. A series of strengthening ribs are interconnected by plastic webs to form a fuselage and interconnected upstanding vertical stabilizer. Releasable connections rigidly retain a wing to the fuselage and a horizontal stabilizer to the vertical stabilizer. The wing provides a centrally located upstanding air-deflection surface upon its upper wing surface which provides a desirable flight characteristic. Selectively bendable control surfaces are formed with memory and function with the upstanding air-deflection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Inventor: Thomas P. Gibson