Sailing apparatus
US5048440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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