Method and apparatus for increasing sail efficiency
US7278366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H9/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for increasing sail efficiency is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a second sail, disposed in a second plane substantially perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the second sail is disposed proximate a periphery of the first sail.
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