Patents by Inventor Richard C. Newick

Richard C. Newick 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).

  • Roller reefing system
    Patent number: 4196687
    Abstract: A roller reefing system for reefing any sail (e.g. main, mizzen, staysail, jib or genoa) of a sailboat is disclosed which includes an elongated insert element operatively connected to the luff or leading edge of the sail, and having a predetermined continuously contoured configuration or variable cross-section along its length, to accommodate sail fullness during furling and unfurling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1980
    Inventor: Richard C. Newick