US3730124A
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Method of adapting roller wings to other sailing configurations
Assignee: BRITTON YACHT SYSTEMS
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Filing: 1971-11-02
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-11-02
Abstract
Abstract The method of converting sails called Roller Wings, which are mounted on a wire and attached attached to a furling gear and used when the only wind available is dead astern, into different sailing configurations suitable for other types of winds, by moving the furling gear to a preselected point, altering the alignment of the wings to meet the desired configuration and unfurling the wings in such a way as to achieve the new configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 W Britton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H9/00; B63H9/04; B63H9/06; B63H9/08; B63H9/10; B63H9/1021; B63H9/1028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
The method of converting Roller Wings into a different sail configuration which comprises: a. moving the furling roller to a preselected point on the deck of a vessel; b. aligning the respective clews of the furled wings and connecting the sheet associated with each wing to both wings so that the clews are held together by the sheets; c. releasing the roller such that both wings unfurl with their respective clews remaining substantially aligned.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
The method of converting Roller Wings into a different sail configuration which comprises: a. moving the furling roller to a preselected point on the deck of a vessel; b. aligning the respective clews of the furled wings and connecting the sheet associated with each wing to both wings so that the clews are held together by the sheets; c. releasing the roller such that both wings unfurl with their respective clews remaining substantially aligned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 where the furling roller is placed at a point substantially at the bow of the vessel and the wings are completely unfurled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 where the furling roller is placed at a point substantially at the mid-point of the bow and the main mast and the wings are only partially unfurled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3 where the wings are unfurled to approximately half their full span.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
54 words
The method of converting Roller Wings in a jib sail configuration to Roller Wings in a stay sail configuration which comprises: a. furling the wings, b. moving the furling gear to a point substantially at the mid-point of the bow and the main mast, c. unfurling the wings to approximately half their full span.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
54 words
The method of converting Roller Wings in a jib sail configuration to Roller Wings in a stay sail configuration which comprises: a. furling the wings, b. moving the furling gear to a point substantially at the mid-point of the bow and the main mast, c. unfurling the wings to approximately half their full span.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
46 words
The method of converting Roller Wings in a staysAil configuration to Roller Wings in a jib configuration which comprises: a. furling the wings, b. moving the furling gear to a point substantially at the bow of the vessel, c. unfurling the wings to their full span.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
46 words
The method of converting Roller Wings in a staysAil configuration to Roller Wings in a jib configuration which comprises: a. furling the wings, b. moving the furling gear to a point substantially at the bow of the vessel, c. unfurling the wings to their full span.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |