Patents by Inventor James E. F. Willard

James E. F. Willard 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).

  • Tandem winch reels
    Patent number: 4721051
    Abstract: A tandem-reel realignment winch system having two rotatable reels and a line wound around each of the reels. The line is wound in a first direction around the first reel and in a reverse direction around the second reel to compensate for the deviation in line alignment caused by the first reel. The winch system is adapted to raise and lower objects such as keels, anchors, bouys, mast riggings and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Inventor: James E. F. Willard