Patents by Inventor John A. Petorella

John A. Petorella 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).

  • Sailing trotline
    Patent number: 4237642
    Abstract: A sailing trotling consisting of a buoyant frame member to which is adjustably secured a sail. The buoyant frame member is designed to project a trotline from an operator to a remote position. A hand-operated or electric-motor-operated windlass is provided for reeling out or reeling in the trotline. The said adjustable means permits a projecting of the trotline selectively, either downward or into a selected partial cross-wind position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Inventor: John A. Petorella