Patents by Inventor Patrice Hardy

Patrice Hardy 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).

  • Light dropkeel boat with sliding means to control the transverse balance thereof
    Patent number: 4986202
    Abstract: A light sailboat is provided with a transversely disposed sliding rail which extends from one side of the boat to the other. The sailboat is also provided with a seat which slides freely along this sliding rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Cartier International B.V.
    Inventors: Pascal Mourgue, Patrice Hardy
  • Lightweight, knockdown, sport trimaran
    Patent number: 4664049
    Abstract: A trimaran comprises a central hull, two side hulls disposed on the respective sides of the central hull, a connecting structure detachably connecting the side hulls to the central hull and a mast for at least one sail. The connecting structure comprises a retaining carrier when the trimaran is disassembled, for accommodating the central hull and the side hulls for transport e.g. on an automobile roof rock and/or storage. The connecting structure comprises two connecting arms, parallel ends of the connecting arms being detachably secured to the side hulls. At least one cross member rigidly connects the connecting arms together and a mount is fixed to each of the connecting arms and detachably secured to the central hull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventors: Pascal Mourgue, Patrice Hardy