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Kite with a diverging wing struts with a center strut and a crossing-strut secured to both diverging struts and the center strut
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A kite is disclosed having a main body portion fabricated of a flexible material and having a pair of leading edges diverging generally rearwardly from a forward apex, with a strut fixed to each edge to hold it rigid. The body portion is folded to provide a central longitudinal double-ply pleat, and another central strut is disposed and fixed along the pleat. The pair of diverging struts each have a pocket wherein the respective end of a cross-strut is disposed. The cross-strut is secured to the central strut at the point where the two cross. For added strength with decreased weight the portions of the kite are held together with a suitable adhesive tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Bennett R. Arnstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A kite comprising: a body of flat material symmetrical about a center line; a pair of diverging wing struts secured to said body on opposite sides of said center line; a center strut disposed on the center line of said body and secured thereto for substantially the full length of said center strut; a cross-strut; means on each diverging strut for receiving and securing the respective ends of said cross-strut so that said cross-strut is disposed substantially transverse to said body; means for securing the center of said cross-strut to said center strut to provide additional stiffness to said cross-strut; said body of said flat material having a pleat formed therein and disposed on the center line thereof; said pleat being formed on the side of said body opposite said cross-strut and said center strut; and a keel portion being fastened to said pleat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A kite comprising: a body of flat material symmetrical about a center line; a pair of diverging wing struts secured to said body on opposite sides of said center line; a center strut disposed on the center line of said body and secured thereto for substantially the full length of said center strut; a cross-strut; means on each diverging strut for receiving and securing the respective ends of said cross-strut so that said cross-strut is disposed substantially transverse to said body; means for securing the center of said cross-strut to said center strut to provide additional stiffness to said cross-strut; said body of said flat material having a pleat formed therein and disposed on the center line thereof; said pleat being formed on the side of said body opposite said cross-strut and said center strut; and a keel portion being fastened to said pleat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kite of claim 1 wherein: means are provided on one side of the center line of said body to balance the kite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
159 words
A kite comprising: a body of flat material symmetrical about a center line; a pair of diverging wing struts secured to said body on opposite sides of said center line; a center strut disposed on the center line of said body and secured thereto for substantially the full length of said center strut; a cross-strut; means on each diverging strut for receiving and securing the respective ends of said cross-strut so that said cross-strut is disposed substantially transverse to said body; means for securing the center of said cross-strut to said center strut to provide additional stiffness to said cross-strut; said means for securing including a string bound around both said center strut and said cross-strut; said body of flat material having a pleat formed therein and disposed on the center line thereof; said pleat being formed on the side of said body opposite said cross-strut and said center strut; and a keel portion being fastened to said pleat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
A kite comprising: a body of flat material symmetrical about a center line; a pair of diverging wing struts secured to said body on opposite sides of said center line; a center strut disposed on the center line of said body and secured thereto for substantially the full length of said center strut; a cross-strut; means on each diverging strut for receiving and securing the respective ends of said cross-strut so that said cross-strut is disposed substantially transverse to said body; means for securing the center of said cross-strut to said center strut to provide additional stiffness to said cross-strut; said means for securing including a string bound around both said center strut and said cross-strut; said body of flat material having a pleat formed therein and disposed on the center line thereof; said pleat being formed on the side of said body opposite said cross-strut and said center strut; and a keel portion being fastened to said pleat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kite of claim 3 wherein: means are provided on one side of the center line of said body to balance the kite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The kite of claim 4 wherein: said body and said keel are made of a plastic flexible sheet; and adhesive tape is used to secure said body to said struts and said keel to said pleat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kite of claim 5 wherein said struts are made of wood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The kite of claim 6 wherein said keel is triangular in shape and includes many holes wherein to fasten a flying string.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |