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Submerged sailing vessel

US11180232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References

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	Aug 26, 2019
Grant date	Nov 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2039

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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