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Solar powered kayak outrigger

US8047153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 15, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

An outrigger for attachment to a host vessel, including: a flotation pod; a frame connected to the pod and connectable to the host vessel; at least one solar cell mounted on the frame; a battery connected to the at least one cell; and an electric motor mounted on the frame and connected to the battery.

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