Patents by Inventor Sam Garofalo

Sam Garofalo 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).

  • TILLER CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170369141
    Abstract: A kit is provided which can be installed on a sailboat and used to selectively control the position of the tiller of the sailboat to allow the helmsman to leave the tiller unattended for a limited period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Sam Garofalo, James C. Sisco, JR.
  • Tiller control device
    Patent number: 9849960
    Abstract: A kit is provided which can be installed on a sailboat and used to selectively control the position of the tiller of the sailboat to allow the helmsman to leave the tiller unattended for a limited period of time. The kit is to be mounted on the transom of the sailboat and comprises: a mounting receiver adapted to be attached to the transom; an arm having a rearward end adapted to be attached to said mounting receiver and to extend forwardly therefrom and a forward end; and a saddle mount adapted to be attached to the forward end of said arm and having a u-shape adapted to receive a said tiller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Technical Consulting Associates LLC
    Inventors: Sam Garofalo, James C. Sisco, Jr.