Patents by Inventor Donald C. Tabor

Donald C. Tabor 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).

  • Two-string delta-style kite with sail curvature control
    Patent number: 4807832
    Abstract: An easily assembled, steerable two-string kite suitable for sailing in light or strong winds having curvature adjusting and maintaining wing members with passed flexible rods to maintain the curvature, a substantially v-shaped frame made of lightweight material and covered with flexible sail material, capable of in-flight maneuvers including maintaining constant speed over a wide angle relative to the ground, direct overhead flight, 90-degree turns relative to the center of the kite, and lift-off from the ground, all without need to adjust or alter the position of the strings affixed to the kite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Inventor: Donald C. Tabor
  • Two-string delta-style kite
    Patent number: 4736914
    Abstract: An easily assembled, steerable two-string kite suitable for sailing in light or strong winds having self-adjusting wing members, a substantially delta-shaped frame made of lightweight material and covered with flexible sail material capable of in-flight maneuvers including maintaining constant speed over a wide angle relative to the ground, direct overhead flight, 90-degree turns relative to the center of the kite, and lift-off from the ground, all without need to adjust or alter the position of the strings affixed to the kite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Inventor: Donald C. Tabor