Wind propelled apparatus
US4311107A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/456
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved wind-propelled apparatus is disclosed which includes a body mounting a stub mast generally orthogonal thereto. The stub mast is mounted in a well formed on the body and secured by a sleeve, resilient annulus and plug combination. Mounted on the stub mast is a generally vertical sail mast which is rotatable about a vertical axis. The stub mast also mounts a boom of sufficient length as to be capable of passing under the sail and having an eye and strap arrangement for securing the boom on either side of the sail.
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