Patents by Inventor Matthew A. O'Rourke

Matthew A. O'Rourke 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).

  • Foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel
    Patent number: 7614356
    Abstract: As one non-limiting example, a foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel is provided. The foldable mast assembly includes a lower mast section; an intermediate mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the lower mast section; an upper mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the intermediate mast section; and a boom coupled to the lower mast section. A locking device internal the mast assembly is also provided to inhibit folding of the mast assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Susquehanna Yacht Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Knisely, Henry M. Baylor, Matthew A. O'Rourke, Thomas C. Walker, Jacob C. D. Clark
  • Foldable Mast Assembly for a Sailing Vessel
    Publication number: 20080156242
    Abstract: As one non-limiting example, a foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel is provided. The foldable mast assembly includes a lower mast section; an intermediate mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the lower mast section; an upper mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the intermediate mast section; and a boom coupled to the lower mast section. A locking device internal the mast assembly is also provided to inhibit folding of the mast assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Susquehanna Yacht Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Knisely, Henry M. Baylor, Matthew A. O'Rourke, Thomas C. Walker, Jacob C.D. Clark
  • Canard rotor/wing
    Patent number: 5454530
    Abstract: A dual-mode high speed rotorcraft is disclosed which combines the efficiency of a helicopter with the high-speed capability of a fixed wing aircraft. The rotorcraft includes a rotor for propulsion during low-speed flight and hover, which is stopped and locked to function as a fixed wing during a high-speed flight. Also included are a canard and a high-lift tail, which together function to provide substantially all of the lift for the rotorcraft during the transition between low and high-speed flight, so that the rotor may be unloaded while starting and stopping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company
    Inventors: John W. Rutherford, Matthew O'Rourke, William R. McDonnell, Brian T. Smith