Ships – Sail or control means therefor – Specific sail structure or arrangement
Patent
1982-06-01
1985-02-05
Blix, Trygve M.
Ships
Sail or control means therefor
Specific sail structure or arrangement
114 39, 244 32, B63H 906
Patent
active
044972725
ABSTRACT:
Mastless sails for a boat or ship which comprise sails having capability for utilizing static and dynamic lift in combination with drag, gravity, and line tension to provide stability and propulsion forces for the boat or ship, communication capability located near said sails when aloft for use for said boat or ship, sensing capability located near said sails when aloft for use by said boat or ship, and apparatus for raising and lowering the communication and sensing apparatus.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3521836 (1970-07-01), Struble, Jr.
patent: 3957228 (1976-05-01), Kennedy, Jr.
Beers R. F.
Blix Trygve M.
Marsh L. A.
Swinehart Edwin L.
LandOfFree
Mastless sails does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Mastless sails, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Mastless sails will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2078469