Patents by Inventor Vincent A. Morrelli

Vincent A. Morrelli 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).

  • Mast brace for a windsurfer
    Patent number: 5001999
    Abstract: A mast brace for a windsurfer which takes the form of a cord which is adjustable in length. The mast brace is to be adjustable to various desired degrees of tautness to decrease the amount of lateral bending of the mast that occurs when wind pressure is applied to the sail body. This mast brace extends between the tip of the mast and the boom which extends between the luff edge and the leech edge of the sail body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Inventor: Vincent A. Morrelli
  • Windsurfer sail
    Patent number: 4964353
    Abstract: A windsurfer sail where the top section of the mast of the sail is arcuately curved a substantial amount where the longitudinal center axis of the top edge of the mast is parallel to the upper surface of the sailboard. This top section of the mast is also capable of a limited amount of pivoting movement relative to the remaining portion of the mast so that the uppermost area of the sail can be oriented in the maximum wind-catching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: Vincent A. Morrelli