Patents by Inventor Robert S. Seigler

Robert S. Seigler 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: 6102760
    Abstract: A water sports device adapted for carrying a rider airborne completely above the surface of the water upon being towed by a tow device. The water sports device comprises an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite the top portion, the top portion being adapted for supporting the rider thereon. At least one tow connector is attached to the elongated airfoil, and the elongated airfoil is of a shape which causes it to receive an upward lift reaction from an airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device. An elongated spar is provided within the airfoil to which the tow connector is attached. The interior support of the airfoil is, in one embodiment, polystyrene, such as Styrofoam.RTM. and the exterior surface is fiberglass. Alternate embodiments include the provision of pontoons under the elongated airfoil, and the attaching of at least one operable aileron, rudder, and/or at least one downwardly extending fin to the elongated airfoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Robert S. Seigler
  • Patent number: D747752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventor: Robert S. Seigler