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Submerged sailing vessel

US10029773B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

SubSeaSail, Inc. · US

Inventors

Chris Todter · San Diego, US
Mark Timothy Ott · El Cajon, US
Michael B. Jones · Excelsior, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 10, 2017
Grant date	Jul 24, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63B2035/009
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of a submerged sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.

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