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Watercraft having a kite-like element

US7971545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T70/5236
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a water craft comprising a kite element, which is connected to the water craft by a traction cable. The water craft is characterized in that the kite element is equipped with adjusting devices and an energy generation unit, which delivers energy when the tractive force that is exerted on the traction cable is modified.

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