Patents by Inventor William L. Hickok

William L. Hickok 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).

  • FIN STABILIZER TO REDUCE ROLL FOR BOATS IN TURNS METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090188416
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M. Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Fin stabilizer to reduce roll for boats in turns method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7513204
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • FIN STABILIZER TO REDUCE ROLL FOR BOATS IN TURNS METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20080216730
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M. Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Fin stabilizer to reduce roll for boats in turns method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7210422
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fin stabilization system adapted to minimize roll about the longitudinal axis of the boat during sharp cornering at very high speeds. In one form, equipment such as a machine gun is mounted to the bow of the boat and targets are adapted to be engaged in high-speed maneuvers when cornering and the deck of the boat is not excessively rolled whereby blocking visibility in a turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats LLC, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hickok, Mark R. Morgan, Richard M Benson, Michael A. Baker
  • Chambered hull boat design method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6983709
    Abstract: A multichambered boat that is constructed upside-down on stationary platforms where flotation chambers are located in the perimeter portion of the multichambered boat. The perimeter chambers have a laterally downward sloping exterior surface that directs fluid downwardly and provides lift to the multichambered boat which creates a smoother ride. A fuel input line that passes through the flotation chamber to the fuel storage tank to provide convenient access for refueling the multichambered boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: ACB's Aluminum Chambered Boats
    Inventor: William L. Hickok
  • Collapsible roof assembly and method for a boat or the like
    Patent number: 6883456
    Abstract: A collapsible roof assembly for a boat or other base structure where there is a roof structure mounted by a collapsible frame. The frame has right and left portions, each having front, intermediate and rear strut sections connected between the roof structure and the boat. The front struts can be disconnected and permit the roof structure to be rotated with its rear portion being lowered to a position where it is braced relative to the intermediate struts. Then the roof structure is moved forwardly and downwardly to it's collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Hickok
  • Chambered hull boat design method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20030131779
    Abstract: A multichambered boat that is constructed upside-down on stationary platforms where flotation chambers are located in the perimeter portion of the multichambered boat. The perimeter chambers have a laterally downward sloping exterior surface that directs fluid downwardly and provides lift to the multichambered boat which creates a smoother ride. A fuel input line that passes through the flotation chamber to the fuel storage tank to provide convenient access for refueling the multichambered boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: William L. Hickok
  • Chambered hull boat design method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6520107
    Abstract: A multichambered boat that is constructed upside-down on stationary platforms where flotation chambers are located in the perimeter portion of the multichambered boat. The perimeter chambers have a laterally downward sloping exterior surface that directs fluid downwardly and provides lift to the multichambered boat which creates a smoother ride. A fuel input line that passes through the flotation chamber to the fuel storage tank to provide convenient access for refueling the multichambered boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: William L. Hickok
  • Chambered boat hull
    Patent number: D442909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: ACB's Aluminum Chambered Boats
    Inventor: William L. Hickok