Patents by Inventor John D. Bellacera

John D. Bellacera 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).

  • Kite control systems
    Patent number: 6877697
    Abstract: Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kite boards, among others, for use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: John D. Bellacera
  • Kite control systems
    Publication number: 20040065780
    Abstract: Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kite boards, among others, for use with variable and/or fixed-line controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: John D. Bellacera
  • Kite control systems
    Patent number: 6581879
    Abstract: Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kiteboards, among others, for use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John D. Bellacera
  • Kite control systems
    Publication number: 20020084384
    Abstract: Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kiteboards, among others, for use with variable-and/or fixed-line controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Bellacera