Patents by Inventor William A. Van Dyke, Jr.

William A. Van Dyke, Jr. 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).

  • Latched telescoping members
    Patent number: 4043687
    Abstract: This invention relates to a retractable locking pin for securing sections a telescoping mast when in extended position. The pin is mounted on the outer section and fits into a cylindrical recess in the inner section to give good azimuth registration between the two sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: William A. Van Dyke, Jr., Frank S. Baker, Robert McClintock