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Wind indicator sailing aid
Assignee: RICHARD L TILLMAN
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Filing: 1966-08-10
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Tillman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P13/00; G01P13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A RELATIVE WIND DIRECTION SAILING AID FOR A BOAT COMPRISING A WIND VANE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE WIND VANE MEANS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS ON THE BOAT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FIRST INDICATOR A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID AXIS IN FIXED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE BOAT, A PAIR OF SPACED INDICATORS, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WIND VANE MEANS FORE SUPPORTING SAID SPACED INDICATORS AT SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID AXIS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID FIRST INDICATOR AS THE WIND VANE MEANS TURNS WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST INDICATOR WHEN LOCATED HALF WAY BETWEEN SPACED INDICATORS WHEN THE CENTER LINE OF THE BOAT AND THE WIND DIRECTION COINCIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A RELATIVE WIND DIRECTION SAILING AID FOR A BOAT COMPRISING A WIND VANE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE WIND VANE MEANS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS ON THE BOAT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FIRST INDICATOR A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID AXIS IN FIXED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO THE BOAT, A PAIR OF SPACED INDICATORS, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WIND VANE MEANS FORE SUPPORTING SAID SPACED INDICATORS AT SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID AXIS FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID FIRST INDICATOR AS THE WIND VANE MEANS TURNS WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST INDICATOR WHEN LOCATED HALF WAY BETWEEN SPACED INDICATORS WHEN THE CENTER LINE OF THE BOAT AND THE WIND DIRECTION COINCIDE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |