Patents by Inventor William Johanek

William Johanek 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).

  • Pontoon system and pontoon connecting system and process therefor
    Patent number: 5664517
    Abstract: A pontoon connector system and process are provided which allows pontoons to be connected at sea, even under rough sea conditions, so that the pontoons can be connected, for example, to form a barge. Initially, the pontoons are coupled by cables which are connected to winches disposed on one of the pontoons. The cables are then wound upon the winches to draw the pontoons together until latch members can be connected between the pontoons. Once the latch members connect the pontoons together, conventional connectors can then be inserted between connector sites of the pontoons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Jered Brown Brothers Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Brydel, William Johanek, Dennis V. Emery