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Apparatus for tensioning a sail

US5012755A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 7, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H9/065
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sail for a sailboard is tensioned by use of a batten inserted in a pocket having closed ends. The batten has end cap having a tip on a screw for adjusting the overall length of the batten.

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