Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Curve and tilt passive cambering keel and steering fin mastless wingsail
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Application No.: US15256479Application Date: 2016-09-02
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Publication No.: US09889917B1Publication Date: 2018-02-13
- Inventor: David Salz
- Applicant: David Salz
- Agency: Malin Haley DiMaggio & Bowen, P.A.
- Main IPC: B63H25/02
- IPC: B63H25/02 ; B63H25/38 ; B63H9/06 ; B63B3/38

Abstract:
A flexible steering fin and passive cambering keel for sailboats having fundamental simplicity yet enhanced performance and superior operation in terms of design and components. The steering fin is a relatively short and elongated flexible blade with its leading edge fixed beneath the hull. A rod passing through the hull functions as a simple lever controlling the trailing edge of the blade, which provides both tilt and curvature for unique handling and ease of use. A separate flexible keel provides the function of tilting the keel as it is cambered, for greater lift. A unique pivoting resilient steering assembly is incorporated, along with a rotational circular hull section, frame and cam assembly to control the keel.
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