Ships – Spars – Masts and masting
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-03
2009-11-10
Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)
Ships
Spars
Masts and masting
C114S039320, C114S091000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07614356
ABSTRACT:
As one non-limiting example, a foldable mast assembly for a sailing vessel is provided. The foldable mast assembly includes a lower mast section; an intermediate mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the lower mast section; an upper mast section having a lower end foldably coupled to an upper end of the intermediate mast section; and a boom coupled to the lower mast section. A locking device internal the mast assembly is also provided to inhibit folding of the mast assembly.
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Baylor Henry M.
Clark Jacob C. D.
Knisely Charles W.
O'Rourke Matthew A.
Walker Thomas C.
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Olson Lars A
Susquehanna Yacht Manufacturing, Inc.
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