John H Procter from 15 Water St, Portsmouth, RI 02871, age 86, Phone: 4016836772

Adjustable Roller Furling Spar
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US Patent:

44494688, May 22, 1984
Filed:

May 19, 1983
Appl. No.:

6/495960
Inventors:

Walter A. Schulz - Portsmouth RI
John H. Procter - East Providence RI
Assignee:

Schulz Marine Systems, Inc. - Bristol RI
International Classification:

B63H 910
US Classification:

114104
Abstract:

An adjustable roller furling spar includes an elongated base member which is securable on a sailboat and an adjustable periphery assembly which is attached to the base member and coextends a distance therewith. The periphery assembly is adjustable to define an effective winding cross-section of the spar which is variable along the longitudinal extent thereof and which is operable for windingly receiving a sail on the spar. By properly adjusting the periphery assembly, it is operable to compensate for irregular stretch in older sails when the spar is used for reefing so that even a badly stretched sail can be maintained in a substantially flat disposition.

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I dont think its going to have a tremendous impact on us, said John Procter, vice president for oil and gas with the Genecov Group. The oil we chase around here, the extraction costs are not that high. Well make money at $100, at $90, at $70. It would have to get down below $60 before wed fee
Date: Nov 02, 2014
Category: Business
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