Patents by Inventor William R. Hendricks

William R. Hendricks 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).

  • Automation of flotation devices
    Patent number: 11912384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved personal flotation devices and their methods of use. Advantageously, the devices and methods of the invention eliminate the need for a pyrotechnical firing mechanism, and compared to current devices, are less apt to be spontaneously activated by deterioration that is caused by storage in a humid environment or the passage of time. Instead, the devices and methods of use of the present invention incorporate electronic circuitry to activate automatic operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Bainter, Michael L. Eckstein, Lawrence E. Guerra, William R. Hendricks, Steven R. Walton, Joshua H. Huisenga
  • AUTOMATION OF FLOTATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210339836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved personal flotation devices and their methods of use. Advantageously, the devices and methods of the invention eliminate the need for a pyrotechnical firing mechanism, and compared to current devices, are less apt to be spontaneously activated by deterioration that is caused by storage in a humid environment or the passage of time. Instead, the devices and methods of use of the present invention incorporate electronic circuitry to activate automatic operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: James R. Bainter, Michael L. Eckstein, Lawrence E. Guerra, William R. Hendricks, Steven R. Walton, Joshua H. Huisenga
  • TOWER TOOL FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20160066967
    Abstract: A rod reduction tool assembly includes an outer tube with outer tangs for engaging a bone anchor, an inner partially tubular pin support and a threaded cap mated to the outer tube and engaging the inner pin support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, William R. Hendricks
  • TOWER TOOL FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20140276895
    Abstract: A rod reduction tool assembly includes an outer tube with outer tangs for engaging a bone anchor, an inner partially tubular pin support and a threaded cap mated to the outer tube and engaging the inner pin support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, William R. Hendricks