Patents by Inventor William B. Stocking

William B. Stocking 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).

  • Propulsion plant for air-cushioned vehicles
    Patent number: 4534434
    Abstract: An air-cushioned vehicle wherein the air pressure differential between the plenum chamber and the atmosphere is used to charge a jet engine; thus allowing the use of pulse-jet or ram-jet power plants which require precharging and improving the performance of other engines.The system is implemented by either ducting the pressurized air from the plenum chamber into the engine intake, or by installing the engine inside the plenum chamber itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Inventor: William B. Stocking