Patents by Inventor Frederick W. Holbrow

Frederick W. Holbrow 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: 4599964
    Abstract: A new and improved sailboat hull for traditionally designed, single hull sailboats having a generally tapered lower hull section, whereby the lower hull section is extended rearward beneath the rudder to a point aft of the visible stern. The lower hull extension contains ballast so that the center of gravity of the sailboat is moved toward the stern. The lower hull extension is telescopically adjustable with a direct, corresponding effect on ballast. Horizontal fins extend laterally from either side of the lower hull extension which also has a trim tab attached to its aft end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Inventors: Thomas A. Kenney, Frederick W. Holbrow
  • Patent number: 4561371
    Abstract: A catamaran stabilization structure for catamaran sailboats which includes a centerboard and dagger-boards. The centerboard has a double wing stabilizer with adjustable pitch. The dagger-boards protrude through each of the hulls. Each dagger-board has a single wing stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Inventors: Richard L. Kelley, Frederick W. Holbrow