Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS PERTAINING TO A TRACTION KITE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005058688
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
Aerodynamic wing to propel a broad range of transport vehicles, principally sail craft. The wing provides a single layer (1) kite structure capable of flying without surface discontinuity, bridles, or rigid or semi-rigid structure. All stresses are converted into tension and transferred to the lines (6) for propelling the vehicle.
Inventors:
CULP DAVID A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/041684
Publication Date:
November 17, 2005
Filing Date:
December 13, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CULP DAVID A (US)
International Classes:
B63H9/06; B64C31/06; (IPC1-7): B64C31/06
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