Patents Assigned to Gorge Technology, Inc.
  • Sailboard construction
    Patent number: 4875424
    Abstract: A sailboard is disclosed of the type having a mast pivotally connected to a board, a boom connected at one end to the mast and a sail tensioned by out haul and down haul lines. A down haul tie down mechanism is provided for receiving and securing the down haul line at a location adjacent to the sailboard pivot. A cup with a special release mechanism is provided for releasably connecting the mast to the pivot. Release mechanisms for releasably interconnecting other sailboard components, such as boom sections and boom extensions, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Gorge Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald C. Baldwin
  • Sailboard construction
    Patent number: 4774901
    Abstract: A sailboard is disclosed of the type having a mast pivotally connected to a board, a boom connected at one end to the mast and a sail tensioned by out haul and down haul lines. A down haul tie down mechanism is provided for receiving and securing the down haul line at a location adjacent to the sailboard pivot. A cup with a special release mechanism is provided for releasably connecting the mast to the pivot. Release mechanisms for releasably interconnecting other sailboard components, such as boom sections and boom extensions, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Gorge Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald C. Baldwin