Sail batten improvements
US4335669A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H9/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Sail battens are provided on their aft end with a jam device to cleat a line passing from the leech of the sail containing such battens to constrain the battens. Such improved battens permit batten compression to be easily adjusted for rapid change of sail draft.
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