Aeronautics and astronautics – Kites – Accessories
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Kites
Accessories
C244S15500A, C242S395000, C242S388600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06877697
ABSTRACT:
Systems, including apparatus and methods, for controlling a power kite. The systems may include a variable-line kite controller with a rotatable spool bar carrying plural spools, or a fixed-line controller. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms, sheeting mechanisms, cleating mechanisms for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases, line protectors, and kite boards, among others, for use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers.
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Dinh Tien
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
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