Patents
Intellectual Property Notice
Lights Out Sailing is protected by a series of patents that secure our unique technology and innovation in the sailing industry. These patents are a testament to our commitment to providing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions for sailors worldwide for years to come
Virtual Patent Marking
In accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 287, this page serves as notice that the software and systems utilized by Lights Out Sailing are protected by the patents listed above.
Trademarks
Lights Out Sailing™ and other marks indicated on our website are trademarks or registered trademarks of WhitServe LLC in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited.
Legal Notice
Unauthorized use of our patented technology or trademarks is prohibited and will be subject to legal action.
Granted Patents
Our granted patents include, but are not limited to, the following:
U.S. Patent No. 10,937,252: Smartphone Racing Sailboat Instrument and Crowdsourced Race Tracking System.
U.S. Patent No. 12,222,204: Smartphone Racing Sailboat Instrument and Crowdsourced Race Tracking System.
Published Patent Applications
Our published patent applications include, but are not limited to the following:
- U.S. Patent Application No. US 2024/0420552A1: Portable Device for Visually Indicating Portable Computing Device Data.
- U.S. Patent Application No. US 2024/0351669A1: Smartphone Sailing Instrument with Bracket or Case and Visual Indication.
- U.S. Patent Application No. US 2024/0408499A1 : Augmentation Technology for Sailboat Race Management.
For a comprehensive list of patents and published applications associated with Lights Out Sailing, please contact our legal team.
Pending Patents
In addition to our granted and published patents, Lights Out Sailing has several patent applications pending, further reinforcing our dedication to innovation and protection of our intellectual property.