Patents by Inventor Douglas James Maconochie

Douglas James Maconochie 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).

  • Patent number: 6779473
    Abstract: A sailing craft that can transform from wind propulsion mode to flying mode, comprises a body and two sails or wings each pivotally connected to a common boom which is supported by a spar pivotally connected to the body. The dihedral angle between the wings can be varied by a system of adjustable stays between the masts and the upper and lower ends of the spar. In sailing mode, either wing can be tilted essentially upright and swung relative to the axis of the body to derive propulsion from the apparent wind whilst the other is essentially horizontal to develop counter balancing moments. In flying mode, both sails can be tilted essentially horizontal to derive lift from the apparent wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas James Maconochie