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Kite
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-27
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1995-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A kite including a lightweight sheet material and a support structure. The sheet material is secured to the support structure. The support structure has at least one end thereof provided with a threaded profile. A threaded fastener is rotatably positionable on the support member to thereby balance the weight of the kite.
Inventors
- 👤 Jin Sul Cho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A kite, comprising: a. a lightweight sheet material, b. a support member having the sheet material secured thereto, wherein the support member has a string retaining slot formed at at least one end thereof and c. means for balancing the weight of the kite comprising a threaded member threadably rotatable positionable on the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A kite, comprising: a. a lightweight sheet material, b. a support member having the sheet material secured thereto, wherein the support member has a string retaining slot formed at at least one end thereof and c. means for balancing the weight of the kite comprising a threaded member threadably rotatable positionable on the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The kite of claim 1 which further comprises: a. a first support member extending in a first direction; b. a second support member extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first support member and intersecting the first support member; and wherein each support member has at least one end thereof provided with a threaded profile for receiving the threaded members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kite of claim 2 wherein each support member has a notch at the point of intersection therebetween such that the support members inter-engage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The kite of claim 2 wherein each end of each support member has a string retaining slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The kite of claim 2 wherein one support member has a threaded profile at each end thereof and the other support member has a threaded profile at only one end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kite of claim 5 wherein the means for balancing comprises a threaded member rotatably positionable on the ends of the support members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The kite of claim 6 wherein the means for balancing associated with the support member having the single threaded profile defines a tail for the kite.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kite of claim 1 wherein the support member has a threaded profile at at least one end thereof, the means for balancing being threadably connected thereto.
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |