Fin assembly
US7393256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2231/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrally formed fibreglass fin assembly (1) including a base (2)—that is defined by broken lines (3,4)—for mounting the assembly to an object in the form of a surfboard (5). A primary fin (6) extends upwardly from base (2)—in that it extends upwardly from line (3)—and has a compound arcuate leading primary edge (7) and a compound arcuate trailing primary edge (8). A secondary fin (9) extends rearwardly and upwardly from base (2)—in that it extends from line (4)—and has a compound arcuate leading secondary edge (10) and a compound arcuate trailing secondary edge (11).
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