Helmuth G Bachmann

US Patent:

6588360, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Apr 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/125317

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Salinas CA 93906

International Classification:

B63B 122

US Classification:

114284, 114345

Abstract:

A detachable planing enhancement system with two substantial planing surface areas attached symmetrically on the transom of an inflatable sportboat to provide a substantial lifting force thereon. The system includes a method of quick attachment and detachment to the transom of the inflatable sportboat and means to ventilate such planing surfaces with air to reduce drag at high planing speeds. The planing surfaces and attachment components are comprised of plastic compatible with the injection molding process of fabrication.

US Patent:

8065969, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Dec 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/343387

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Salinas CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/00

US Classification:

114 3921

Abstract:

This invention relates to the use of a removably attachable sailing rig with an integrated water foil for the conversion of a conventional boat, row boat, kayak, canoe, and power boat into a sailboat or an existing sailboat rig into a canting sail rig. The sail rig system utilizes the strong attachment points inherently available on most conventional boats and soft inflatable boats for attachment. The sail rig is comprised of a mast with an integrated water foil and is supported by a strut on each side forming a tripod with the mast, a sail is attached to the mast which is unconventionally tacked or jibed around the front of the mast in order to clear the struts. The base of each strut has a strut attachment assembly for direct attachment to an oar lock or shear of a boat. The base of the mast has a mast attachment assembly for direct attachment to the bow or bow towing ring. The mast and water foil can be tilted or canted to either side of the boat by lengthening or shortening each strut.

US Patent:

8635966, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Mar 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/429361

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Salinas CA, US

International Classification:

B63H 9/04

US Classification:

11410213, 11410214, 11410226, 114106

Abstract:

This invention relates to the use of a venting assembly for conventional sails, comprising one or more aperture substantially perpendicular with the sail surface separating a fore and aft element of the sail. The aperture channels high energy air flow from the windward side of the sail through to the leeward side of the sail parallel to the sail surface, energizing the surface boundary layer and maintaining laminar air flow along the aft element of the sail.

US Patent:

60295953, Feb 29, 2000

Filed:

Dec 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/209853

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B63B 3903

US Classification:

114125

Abstract:

A ballast container attached to the outside of a sailboat for holding controlled quantity of water as ballast to provide a controllable stabilizing force thereon. The container includes a method of attachment to the windward rail of the sailboat and a means of filling and draining controlled quantities of water. The container is formed of foldable water tight material that fills to shape when receiving and holding water and collapses for stowage on and off the beam rail when not in use.

US Patent:

D404922, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Dec 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/080453

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

1206

US Classification:

D12317

US Patent:

D3864650, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

May 9, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/038665

Inventors:

Helmuth Bachmann - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

1206

US Classification:

D12317

US Patent:

20210107637, Apr 15, 2021

Filed:

Oct 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/653386

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Salinas CA, US

International Classification:

B64C 27/22
B64C 39/02

Abstract:

This invention relates to a universally attachable hinged wing that pivots and provides lift for multirotor drones while moving in a forward direction of flight, thus reducing power consumption and increasing payload capacity or flight duration time and distance, and provides a visual line of sight (VLOS) aid while hovering.

US Patent:

20200255157, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Feb 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/272631

Inventors:

Helmuth G. Bachmann - Salinas CA, US

International Classification:

B64D 17/80
B64C 39/02
B64D 17/70

Abstract:

This invention relates to the use of an automatic safety parachute deployment system for drones (UAVs), which utilizes an airflow trigger that deploys one or more parachutes under certain aerodynamic conditions from the upward airflow during a flight malfunction. The system is mechanically activated without the use of electronics, batteries or an ejection spring which reduces the complexity and weight.