Patents by Inventor Rex E. Atwood, Jr.

Rex E. Atwood, Jr. 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).

  • Sailboat mast stepping system
    Patent number: 6990916
    Abstract: A sailboat mast stepping system for efficiently using mechanical aids to raise or lower the mast of a sailboat. The sailboat mast stepping system includes a base, a support member substantially housed within the base, a catch member positionable at the end of support member opposite the base and an actuator. Activating the actuator manipulates the support member with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventor: Rex E. Atwood, Jr.