Patent · US Expired

Furling sail with protective panels

US4383492A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1981
Grant dateMay 17, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 23, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

A triangular sail is provided with vertical seams and panels at the leech and foot to protect the sail upon furling around the luff, the foot panel also serving to impart shape to the sail.

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