Ships – Sail or control means therefor – Including means to orient sail
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)
Ships
Sail or control means therefor
Including means to orient sail
C114S102290, C114S102100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866271
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a placement system for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked element in a watercraft in which the kite-type wind-attacked element comprising a profiled wing is connected to the vessel body via a traction rope. Said wind-attacked element can be guided from a neutral position on board the watercraft into a raised position that is free from obstacles located at the same or a higher level. An azimuthally pivotable fixture is provided by means of which the wind-attacked element can be brought into a position in which the same is exposed to a sufficient wind effect. Furthermore, a docking receiving device is provided which is to be removably connected to the docking adapter of the wind-attacked element on the side facing away from the wind while also allowing the wind-attacked element to be furled with the aid of automatically engaging holding means.
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Böhm Johannes
Wrage Stephan
Alix Yale & Ristas, LLP
Skysails GmbH & Co. KG
Swinehart Ed
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