Patents by Inventor Gerry Kirk

Gerry Kirk 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).

  • Patent number: 6289833
    Abstract: A device (10) for moving an individual (12) over a surface (14) with the assistance of wind (16) is provided herein. The device (10) includes a support section (18), and a sail section (20) which is pivotally fixed to the support section (18). The sail section (20) catches wind (16) to move the support section (18) and the individual (12) relative to the surface (14) The sections (18, 20) are made from a resiliently deformable material, and may be inflatable, non-inflatable, or a combination of both. The device (10) can also include one or more rudders (66) secured to the support section (18) for steering the device (10). Further, the device (10) can include one or more skegs (76) secured to the support section (18) to guide movement of the device (10). The sail section (20) preferably includes a sail controller (40) for directionally catching wind (16) to steer the device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Gerry Kirk