Patents by Inventor Vernon R. Jenkins

Vernon R. Jenkins 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).

  • Swing arm chain support method
    Patent number: 6817595
    Abstract: A swing arm type chain support with a hook arrangement integral with a swing arm which allows a mooring chain to ratchet over the hook while tensioning, then automatically engage the hook when tension is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon R. Jenkins, Roy H. Cottrell