Patent · US Expired

High-speed sailing craft

US4945845A · kind A · utility

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14References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1989
Grant dateAug 7, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 24, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2001/102
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A craft propelled by an inclined sail. Sail lift causes hull to be raised by rotating to windward about an outrigger borne by tandem surface boards, thus decreasing resistance.

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