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Kite control systems

US6581879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 2001
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63H8/58
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kiteboards, among others, for use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers.

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