Patents Assigned to Gallichan R. & Ass., Inc.
  • Patent number: 4998498
    Abstract: A knockdown sailboat adapted to be stowed in a carrying case which includes inflatable hulls, a frame made up of longitudinal sectional tubular members connected securely to spaced-apart lateral tubular frame members, and a telescopic sectional mast stepped to the frame so formed. A carrying case is provided which is made up of two identical halves which serve as deck benches on each respective hull and provide a secure connection between the lateral frame members and the longitudinal frame members. Rigid tubular sectional shroud members are provided between the mast and the frame, and other rigging and spars are provided to make an operable sailboat. All of the spars, masts, and frame can be telescoped and stowed along with the deflated hulls into the carrying case formed by the two halves serving as deck benches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Gallichan R. & Ass., Inc.
    Inventor: Rejean Gallichan