Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Sailboat rigging system and method of manufacture
- Patent Title (中): 帆船索具系统及制造方法
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Application No.: US12342061Application Date: 2008-12-22
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Publication No.: US08267027B2Publication Date: 2012-09-18
- Inventor: Robbie J. Sjostedt , Scott Vogel
- Applicant: Robbie J. Sjostedt , Scott Vogel
- Applicant Address: US RI North Kingstown
- Assignee: Composite Rigging Limited and Company
- Current Assignee: Composite Rigging Limited and Company
- Current Assignee Address: US RI North Kingstown
- Agency: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP
- Main IPC: B63B15/02
- IPC: B63B15/02 ; B63H9/08 ; B63H9/10

Abstract:
The invention is a sailboat rigging system and method for forming same. It is formed from a plurality of resin prepreg high strength fiber strands, tows or roving. The fiber are laid out in a preferred rigging configuration with the fiber strands, tows or roving being placed under generally equal tension. The resin in the prepreg fibers bonds the fiber strands, tows or roving to consolidate them together substantially without open spaces therebetween. If desired, the fiber strands, tows or roving can be branched out at branching points to provide for continuous rigging, and selective fibers can be dropped at various sections of the rigging for weight savings.
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