Patents by Inventor Donn Furlong

Donn Furlong 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).

  • Rudder with controllable tab
    Publication number: 20050235895
    Abstract: A rudder primarily for use on a boat, which includes an independently operated trim tab or spoiler within the perimeter of the rudder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Donn Furlong
  • Water-resistant slam-latch
    Patent number: 6709030
    Abstract: A latch for use on boats or the like, presenting a substantially water impervious exterior. The unlatching element is mounted to the exterior by an axle, which is mounted horizontally and extends through the face of the latch at a portion that is substantially vertical when mounted and further substantially filled with the axle or a securement device. The axle rotates with the latch and operates a cam that directly moves the latch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Marine Hardware, Inc.
    Inventor: Donn Furlong
  • WATER-RESISTANT SLAM-LATCH
    Publication number: 20030234542
    Abstract: A latch for use on boats or the like, presenting a substantially water impervious exterior. The unlatching element is mounted to the exterior by an axle, which is mounted horizontally and extends through the face of the latch at a portion that is substantially vertical when mounted and further substantially filled with the axle or a securement device. The axle rotates with the latch and operates a cam that directly moves the latch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Donn Furlong
  • Trim tab for a boat
    Patent number: D506432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Marine Hardware, Inc.
    Inventor: Donn Furlong