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| 7458328 | Hinge mechanism A hinge mechanism comprises first and second chock plates and an adjustable shaft. Each of the chock plates includes an aperture in the form of a figure of eight, the first and second circular portions of which are similar and are connected by a neck portion of a wi... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7287723 | Tethered or free flight blimp with collapsible tail fins A lighter than air blimp which has either an aerodynamically shaped or a round envelope of flexible sheet material, and a plurality of stabilizing fins mounted in a circumferentially spaced apart arrangement about the tail end portion of the envelope. The tail fins ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7166005 | Surfing parameters gauge and transfer apparatus SURFING PARAMETERS GAUGE AND TRANSFER APPARATUS is a velocity, time and space covered by a surfboard measurement apparatus or any other similar solid body, comprising a multifunction module(2) enclosing a sensor adapted to pick up the surfboard displacement r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7137346 | Locking hinge for unstayed mast deployment Stepping and un-stepping of a sailboat mast, of the un-stayed type that is supported only by a receptacle configured in the sailboat structure, are facilitated by a hinged core that is easily retrofitted into the foot of the mast. The core includes a two-part lockin... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7093556 | Inflatable self-righting kayak safety device A device that mounts onto the front of a kayak to assist in righting the kayak after it rolls over. It consists of a small mast that is attached to a hinged base. An inflatable bag is attached to the top of the mast along with equipment to inflate the bag. A lanyard... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090236 | Mounting system, sail, steering mechanism and frame for a landsailer A mounting system for a boom (14) of a landsailer (1) includes a resilient flexible member (12), at one end engageable with a rearward portion of the landsailer frame (2) and at the other end with the main sheet (13). A steering me... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7059480 | Continuous blood filtration apparatus This invention provides a continuous blood filtration apparatus capable of filtering a plurality of blood samples continuous by using blood filter units to prepare plasma or serum samples in a short period, which comprises, a conveyor conveying a plurality of blood ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7008017 | Dynamic chair The present invention provides a dynamic chair having a deterministic motion path that allows a variety to different paths to be selected depending of needs of user. By changing the ratio between drive wheels that control the pitch and roll of the seat, motion paths... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6990916 | Sailboat mast stepping system A sailboat mast stepping system for efficiently using mechanical aids to raise or lower the mast of a sailboat. The sailboat mast stepping system includes a base, a support member substantially housed within the base, a catch member positionable at the end of suppor... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6923131 | Windsurfing catamaran with dynamic shock dampened rig centering keel and hull support A windsurfing catamaran with a self-stabilizing wing. The wing is moved to the correct position by counter balancing water pressure from a rotating central keel connected to a central mast. The keel rotates in the opposite direction of the wing when the wing is move... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6805065 | System and method for reducing or eliminating sailboat heeling A system and method for reducing or eliminating heeling in sailboats of any hull design by allowing the mast and sail assembly to heel in a significant wind while the hull remains flat relative to the water. This system and method requires a mast able to rotate 360 ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6789489 | Sailboat with gimbaled mast and keel A modified mast and keel system for a sailing vessel. The mast is gimbaled to the hull, so that it can move in a pitch roll. A downward extension of the mast pivotally connects to a winged keel. An aft strut also pivotally connects to the hull and pivotally connects... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6575107 | Rotary gear for sailing boats An improved rotary gear for sailing boats is provided wherein the connection of the boom to the rest of the rig is such that on the horizontal plane the boom must rotate simultaneously with the rest of the rig, but that it can move up and down in the vert... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6457430 | Sailing assembly for small boats Small boats such as kayaks, canoes, and skiffs that are normally not propelled by wind power are provided with apparatus of this invention that can enable the conversion to a sailing vessel. A mast is movable from a horizontal inoperative position to an e... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6378449 | Competition or cruiser sailboat with implanted mast The invention concerns a competition or cruiser sailboat comprising a hull (1) closed by deck (2), and wherein is implanted the lower end of a mast (4) bearing the rigging, characterized in that the mast (4) is a tilting mast without side stays, mounted p... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6269763 | Autonomous marine vehicle An autonomous marine vehicle is disclosed, the vehicle comprising a rigid hull having an interior and a periphery, a deck joining the rigid hull at the periphery; and a rigid mast pivotally attached to the deck, the mast housing a plurality of sensors cap... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6116177 | Mast with top boom An improved mast assembly for use on a sailing vessel having both an upper boom and a lower boom that allows a user to control the upper section of the sail independently or in conjunction with the lower section of the sail. The mast of the assembly is po... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6089173 | Multi-hull watercraft with self-righting capabilities A multi-hull watercraft, such as a catamaran or trimaran is constructed to facilitate the righting thereof following a capsize. By providing a pivot connection between the hulls and the cross-members, in accordance with one method, it is possible to right... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6058867 | Sailboat mast inclining mechanism A mechanism to improve performance and increase the speed of a sailboat by inclining the sailboat's mast and its supporting stays from side to side, enabling a sailor to lean the weight of his mast, sails and rig against the pressure of the wind. This is ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6032599 | Suspension apparatus for a sailboard A suspension apparatus is described for use in the sport of windsurfing. The apparatus reduces loads exerted by a mast member on a sailboard, and includes a shock absorbing system having a compressible element, a housing connected to the shock absorbing s... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6023920 | Apparatus for destroying aquatic vegetation An apparatus for destroying aquatic vegetation includes a vegetation shredder supported on a watercraft to project below the water surface so as to engage all portions of the plant proximate to the water surface. A feeder is positioned forwardly of the sh... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5967073 | Sailboat system for controlled gibing A system for controlling the jibe movements of a sailboat boom (4), which boom has an outer free end (5) connected to the boat (4) via a sheeting arrangement (6), and an inner end (7) fixed to the mast (3) via a pivot joint (8). A hydraulic actuator (13) ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5947045 | Balancing system for sailing boats This invention refers to single hull/multi-hull sailing boats. Two suitably shaped floats are laterally applied to the hull of single hull boats; they slide from top to bottom along suitable guides. The lateral hulls of multi-hull boats also slide from top to ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5908005 | Yacht A yacht (10) includes a mast (12) that is mechanically connected to a keel (14) via a bearing (16), located in the base of hull (18) of the yacht (10). A sail foil (30) is pivotally mounted to the top of the mast (12) via a rotating bearing (34). In use, ... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5865136 | System for lifting and lowering a sailboat mast The inventive system and method provides a portable sailboat mast hoisting crane which is safe, light weight, easily assembled, easily disassembled, and operable by one man. The crane can be locked down for security on the frame of the boat trailer for st... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5848574 | Multi-hull watercraft with self-righting capabilities A multi-hull watercraft, such as a catamaran or trimaran is constructed to facilitate the righting thereof following a capsize. By providing a pivot connection between the hulls and the cross-members, in accordance with one method, it is possible to right... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5845593 | Man and wind powered aquatic vehicle A non sinkable, easily re-rightable aquatic vehicle has a lightweight body with a front, a rear, a bottom and opposite sides and contains a seat for supporting a pilot. A pair of front sheaves are rotatably mounted to opposite sides of the body near the f... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5628266 | Windsurfer mast deflector This invention relates to an apparatus for protecting the bow of a sailboard from damage caused by a falling mast and boom assembly, and includes at least one deflecting surface and structure for supporting the deflecting surface forward of the mast and a... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5605480 | Easily maneuverable vessel propelled by eight jets and sails A vessel having a hull of effective rectangular configuration and utilizing a dual propulsion and steering arrangement, including sails and an eight jet system, thus making the vessel extremely maneuverable.... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5603277 | Tack aback sailboat A rudderless sailboat having a hydrodynamic symmetry fore and aft which can be sailed equally well in either direction. The craft is steered by tilting the mast and keel. In an alternative embodiment the sailboat also has no keel. The hulls are rigid and ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5570651 | Sailing vessel with adjustable mast A sailboat is provided with an adjustable mast system in which the base of the mast is pivotally attached to the top deck surface of the sailboat hull. Hydraulic cylinders connected to and integral with the shroud mast support system can vary the effectiv... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5560310 | Control unit A control unit incorporated in a stabilizing system in yachts and sailing vessels and intended automatically to control the movements of a weight which is movable transversely across the vessel, said wight being connected with an athwartships tiltable mas... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5556677 | Composite shaft structure and manufacture The invention provides improvements to a composite member that has a plurality of plies. The improved composite member has (1) an interior ply which functions to dampen or resist sudden forces exerted on the composite member, (2) an intermediate load-carr... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5529007 | Automatically ballasted sailboat A sailboat without stays for the mast has automatic ballasting which uses a tilting main mast and a tilting pole that has weights traveling up it to counteract increasing wind force upon the sail. The mast and the pole tilt in opposite directions. Their a... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5509368 | Sailboat with pivotable mast A sailboat having improved comfort and safety and comprising a hull having a deck having a port side, a starboard side, and a central portion between the port and starboard sides; at least one mast extending above the deck, the mast being pivotably attach... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5410977 | Rudderless sailboat A rudderless sailboat having a mast keel assembly which can be pivoted fore or aft to generate a moment of force to effect easy precise sailboat steering. In one embodiment including a catamaran, the keel is integral to the mast and thus pivots correspond... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5392727 | Balancing system for a sailing boat A system for maintaining the hull of a sailing boat in a steady position substantially independent of wind pressures on the sail, comprising a pivoted mast and wires connecting the mast with a weight in the boat hull via a transmission device. Transverse ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5280760 | Sailing craft A sailboat apparatus includes a hull having a bottom, bow and stern portions along with a central portion and at least one mast for supporting a sail extending above the hull. The mast is mounted to the hull for side-to-side movement relative to the hull.... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5271349 | Wing sail structure A wingsail structure wherein the sail comprises a plurality of ribs encircling the mast and is guided slidably along the mast. A fabric skin is wrapped around the ribs. In a preferred embodiment, the mast is provided with at least two opposed, parallel lo... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5216971 | Catamaran righting apparatus An improved apparatus for righting an upset catamaran is disclosed. Apparatus are provided to apply and maintain a compressive force in the mast while extending the out-of-water permanent shroud so that a sailor standing on the in-water pontoon and pullin... | 06/08/1993 |
