Patents by Inventor Bruce H. Walton

Bruce H. Walton 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).

  • Jib sail system
    Patent number: 3948200
    Abstract: In the jib sail system disclosed herein, the luff edge of a jib is provided with a bead of relatively small diameter backed up by a rib of relatively large diameter. In operation, the small bead is retained in a grooved headstay member while the larger diameter rib is operated on by a guide, during the introduction of the bead into the supporting groove, but remains outside the groove after passing through the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: Hood Sailmakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick E. Hood, Donald K. Mitchell, Bruce H. Walton