US4864954A
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Sail for a sailing craft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-07
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A sail particularly suited for use with sailboards engaged in speed sailing made of sailcloth or other sailmaking material has a cut away area forming a vertical slot between the luff and the leech of the sail. This ensures that laminar flow is produced not only at the leading edge of the sail but also at the trailing edge adjacent the leech.
Inventors
- 👤 Austin P. Farrar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H8/00; B63H8/20; B63H9/00; B63H9/04; B63H9/06; B63H9/067; B63H8/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A sail for a sailing craft, the sail being made of a woven or non-woven flexible material, having a primary luff and primary leech defined by the perimeter of the sail and a cut away area extending substantially the whole height of the sail between the primary luff and the primary leech to divide the sail into leading and trailing sail sections with the sail material at the forward edge of the cut away area forming a leech for the leading sail section and the material at the after edge of the cut away area forming a luff for the trailing sail section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A sail for a sailing craft, the sail being made of a woven or non-woven flexible material, having a primary luff and primary leech defined by the perimeter of the sail and a cut away area extending substantially the whole height of the sail between the primary luff and the primary leech to divide the sail into leading and trailing sail sections with the sail material at the forward edge of the cut away area forming a leech for the leading sail section and the material at the after edge of the cut away area forming a luff for the trailing sail section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cut away area is bridged by sail battens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cut away area has a width equal to approximately one-third the width of the sail at any point.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cut away area is positioned midway between the primary luff and the primary leech.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1, wherein the leading edge of a cut away area is straight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1, wherein the after edge of the cut away area is curved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A sail as claimed in claim 1 for use on a sailboard and adapted to be set on a wishbone rig, the sail having a mast pocket at the luff and a plurality of battens extending substantially the full width of the sail from the mast pocket to the primary leech.
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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) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |