AU2002334244A1 - Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles - Google Patents

Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles

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AU2002334244A1
AU2002334244A1 AU2002334244A AU2002334244A AU2002334244A1 AU 2002334244 A1 AU2002334244 A1 AU 2002334244A1 AU 2002334244 A AU2002334244 A AU 2002334244A AU 2002334244 A AU2002334244 A AU 2002334244A AU 2002334244 A1 AU2002334244 A1 AU 2002334244A1
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wind
semi
propelled vehicles
sail system
elliptical
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Abandoned
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AU2002334244A
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Lowell S. Fink
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1092—Means for stowing, or securing sails when not in use
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1021—Reefing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/08—Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
    • B63H9/10—Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
    • B63H9/1021—Reefing
    • B63H9/1028—Reefing by furling around stays

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Sustainable Energy (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Wind Motors (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
  • Tents Or Canopies (AREA)
AU2002334244A 2001-02-13 2002-02-11 Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles Abandoned AU2002334244A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/781,167 2001-02-13
US09/781,167 US20010037756A1 (en) 2000-02-14 2001-02-13 Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles
PCT/IB2002/003219 WO2003011684A2 (en) 2001-02-13 2002-02-11 Semi-elliptical sail system for wind-propelled vehicles

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AU2002334244A1 true AU2002334244A1 (en) 2003-02-17

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US (1) US20010037756A1 (en)
AU (1) AU2002334244A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2003011684A2 (en)

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US4741281A (en) * 1986-08-28 1988-05-03 Doyle Sailmakers, Inc. Sail handling system

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WO2003011684A3 (en) 2004-06-03
US20010037756A1 (en) 2001-11-08
WO2003011684A2 (en) 2003-02-13

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Legal Events

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MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase