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Watercraft having a kite-like element

US8056490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2010
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

Classification

  • 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-type element, which is connected to said water craft by means of a traction cable. Said water craft is characterized in that the kite-type element is equipped with adjusting devices, which are supplied with energy from the water craft, said energy being transmitted in the traction cable or by an element on the latter.

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