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Sail-raising system

US3938460A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 4, 1974
Grant dateFeb 17, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 4, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H9/1028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a jib sail system, roller-furling and interchangeability of jibs is provided by utilizing a rotatable, slotted stay member, preferably aerodynamically shaped, and by providing at the top of the stay member a ratchet-latching mechanism so that tension on the jib halyard can be released thereby facilitating a swivel coupling attachment of the halyard to the head of the jib.

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