Patent · US Expired

Kite construction

US4272044A · kind A · utility

2Cited by
13References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1979
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 5, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H27/08
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A kite with a crossed-stick frame has a bracket secured to the sticks and which supports the kite skin in an aerodynamic configuration. The bracket has a folded body that wraps around one frame stick and seats another in holes on either side of the fold. Webs on the bracket span from this engagement with the frame to deflect the kite skin away from the frame into a desired aerodynamic configuration.

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