Patents by Inventor Wiley B. Vickers

Wiley B. Vickers 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).

  • Shock absorbing hold-down latch
    Patent number: 3999059
    Abstract: A hold-down latch having an overcenter pivot arm which is spring biased in perative position. The latch includes a spring for engagement with a lug on the device to be held down. The latch functions as a shock absorber against vertical movement or vibrations while allowing longitudinal movement of the hold-down device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Earl C. Ricks, Wiley B. Vickers
  • Anti-tank rocket launcher
    Patent number: 3990355
    Abstract: A man-portable anti-tank rocket launcher having rocket storage capability well as being of minimum weight. The launcher includes a tube for launching the rocket and is provided with end closures for protecting the rocket until launching. The tube has provisions for storing the launcher firing sights until rocket firing thus protecting the sights in transportation and storage until use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Lonnie L. Looger, Wiley B. Vickers