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Sailing apparatus

US5048440A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 1989
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H8/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sailing apparatus includes a sail having a batten which is positioned relative to the mast by a coupling member which serves to induce a camber in the batten and enhance and stabilize the draft or curvature of the sail. The coupling member can be installed and removed while the sailing apparatus is fully rigged.

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