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Sailing outrigger for small watercraft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A small watercraft such as a canoe or the like is provided with a stabilizing outrigger which supports a sail-carrying mast. The sailing outrigger may include a lateral plane, and/or a rudder.
Inventors
- 👤 W Garber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H9/00; B63H9/04; B63H9/06; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/26; B63B43/00; B63B43/02; B63B43/10; B63B43/14; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B2001/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In combination with a small watercraft, such as the canoe type, a sail propulsion arrangement whereby said craft can be sail propelled without loss of on-board space and accommodations, said sail propulsion arrangement comprising an elongated float positioned alongside of and spaced laterally from the watercraft, a mast supported by and upstanding only from said float, means mounting said mast to said float to project upwardly therefrom, a sail secured only to said mast, and means for detachably connecting said float to the watercraft, said connecting means holding said float alongside and laterally spaced from the waterfract, so that the watercraft is stabilized and rigged for sailing without loss of onboard space and accommodations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In combination with a small watercraft, such as the canoe type, a sail propulsion arrangement whereby said craft can be sail propelled without loss of on-board space and accommodations, said sail propulsion arrangement comprising an elongated float positioned alongside of and spaced laterally from the watercraft, a mast supported by and upstanding only from said float, means mounting said mast to said float to project upwardly therefrom, a sail secured only to said mast, and means for detachably connecting said float to the watercraft, said connecting means holding said float alongside and laterally spaced from the waterfract, so that the watercraft is stabilized and rigged for sailing without loss of onboard space and accommodations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sailing outrigger as set forth in claim 1 including a lateral plane depending from said float.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A sailing outrigger as set forth in claim 2 wherein said lateral plane is a leeboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A sailing outrigger as set forth in claim 2 wherein said lateral plane is a centerboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sailing outrigger as set forth in claim 1 including a rudder operable from the watercraft but carried by said float, whereby the watercraft is stabilized and rigged for sailing without loss of onboard space and accommodations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sailing outrigger as set forth in claim 2 including a rudder operable from the watercraft but carried by said float.
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |