Method for changing the direction of travel of a watercraft and apparatus therefor
US7946237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H25/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for retarding and/or changing the direction of travel of a sailing vessel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a watercraft (10) with moveable flaps (12A, 12B, 12C) internal ballast tanks, solenoid banks (20) and explosive activated nut and bolt clamps. The watercraft (10) is manually navigated or navigated by remote control. A method of utilizing the watercraft (10) to retard and/or change the direction of travel of the sailing vessel is also disclosed.
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