Class 244/153R - KITES

Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
Definition: Devices connected by a string or cord to a remote point
No. of applications: 22
Last issue date: 01/26/2012

Application No.	Application Title	Issue Date
20120018583	FOLDING KITE WITH A CENTRAL ASSEMBLY SHAFT A folding kite with a central assembly shaft being of the type referred to as a “delta” kite has a generally isosceles triangular shaped cloth. The front-lateral sides of the cloth form respective tube-like formations for the insertion of rods coming together in a f...	01/26/2012
20120006945	TRACTION KITE WITH HIGH PROJECTED LEADING EDGE A traction kite having a variable geometry leading edge that defines a high projected central propulsive region of increased surface area along the top portion of the kite, and lateral control regions of decreased surfaces area extending on opposite sides of the propuls...	01/12/2012
20110281478	SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENERGY FOR SHIP PROPULSION The present invention allows for the replacement of polluting and inefficient diesel-based marine propulsion systems. A natural-gas burning power plant in combination and at least one renewable energy source are combined to drive a ship's propulsion during times when th...	11/17/2011
20110260462	Planform Configuration for Stability of a Powered Kite and a System and Method for Use of Same A system and method of power generation, wind based flight, and take off and landing using a tethered kite with a raised tail mounted rearward of the main wing or wings. The tail may be fully rotatable and may be adapted to rotate more than 90 degrees from its nominal p...	10/27/2011
20110233342	LOAD BEARING SHEET COMPRISING REINFORCING TAPES A load bearing sheet comprises a flexible layer reinforced with a plurality of reinforcing elements arranged on one or both sides of the flexible layer. The plurality of reinforcing elements comprises at least one HMwPE or UHMwPE tape. The invention also relates to a pr...	09/29/2011
20110127775	Airborne Power Generation System With Modular Structural Elements A tethered airborne electrical power generation system which may utilize a strutted frame structure with airfoils built into the frame to keep wind turbine driven generators which are within the structure airborne. The primary rotors utilize the prevailing wind to gener...	06/02/2011
20100320328	AUTOMATIC FOLDING STRUCTURE FOR KITES Folding structure for kites, applicable in kites equipped with an internal structure based on rods assembled within the interior of a specific external part of the kite's fabric (1). It allows the kite to be folded and unfolded. It is characterized by the fact th...	12/23/2010
20100282153	Steering Unit for Free Flying, Confined Wing Element The invention relates to a steering unit for a wind propulsion system, the steering unit comprising a first fixed attachment means for securing a first end of a tractive cable the second end of which is secured to a device or a vehicle to which a tractive force shall be...	11/11/2010
20100230546	CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR AIRBORNE FLIGHT A control system and method for control of a cyclical flying system which uses lift segments, which may be airfoils, which rotate around a central hub, similar to the mechanics of an autogyro. The airfoils may achieve speeds significantly above the wind speed feeding th...	09/16/2010
20100090064	INFLATABLE DELTA-SHAPED TRACTION KITE Inflatable fraction kite (1) and the system for managing the traction power, the direction and the transient manoeuvres thereof, shaped as a negative dihedron, of the type known as ‘C-shape’ or ‘C-kite’, and comprising load-bearing riggers and riggers use...	04/15/2010
20100026007	Apparatus and method for harvesting wind power using tethered airfoil A wind energy generator for employment in the jet stream or other wind conditions is described herein. The craft comprises a “kite” configured with an airfoil and tethered to a ground based power generator. The craft and tether are configured to pull on the tether d...	02/04/2010
20100006703	SYSTEM FOR RELEASING OPPOSING TENSIONED LINES Release systems for tensioned lines, which release under a predetermined change in tension; particularly systems for use in towing airfoils for sports and recreational activities coupling the airfoil to a rider....	01/14/2010
20090308984	TOWABLE AIRFOIL SYSTEM A towable lift system and components and accessories therefore, particularly for use in sports and recreational activities coupling the airfoil to a rider....	12/17/2009
20090277997	TRACTION KITE WITH DEFORMABLE LEADING EDGE A leading edge inflatable traction kite wherein the leading edge structure includes a plurality of spaced segments that are fabricated from a material with a higher elasticity, thus allowing for a greater amount of twisting and bending. The inflatable leading edge inclu...	11/12/2009
20090179112	Material for fabrication of a kite or a wing and a kite or wing incorporating the material A lightweight stretch resistant laminated material has a layer of thin flexible film laminated to a layer of stretch resistant reinforcing material. A kite or wing, which is known in the art to comprises a plurality of assembled panels, can have at least one such panel ...	07/16/2009
20090134278	CONE-SHAPED WING WITH SAIL RANGES WITH OPPOSITE EFFECTS AND CONSTANT PROPULSION A cone-shaped wing allows constant propulsion for pulling and lifting various loads. Sails in the shape of a flattened cone with an axis offset downward, whose base is connected to the leading edge in the shape of an oval with a rectilinear and horizontal base and the o...	05/28/2009
20090045291	INFLATABLE KITE WITH VENTS An inflatable kite uses an inflatable tubular member as a leading edge. The wing is a membrane attached to the front of the leading edge to form a high camber for high lift. Vents in the wing fabric have flaps on them to form nozzles which, when wind is blowing over the...	02/19/2009
20090026320	Fighting Kite A kite is particularly adapted for acrobatic flight maneuvers in preferred embodiments by a protruding nose section that extends outwards from a frame covered by a tensioned lightweight skin. In competitive combative flight with similar kites, a diving maneuver is used ...	01/29/2009
20080231058	Kite Power Generator The Kitepower Generator uses one or more kites that go through a oscillating cycle of motion creating varying forces on their tether lines. These varying forces are converted into rotation, using a crankshaft. The cycle of motion may be driven by the inherent kite desig...	09/25/2008
20080229552	Zipper connection between kite sail material and structural members The present invention comprises one functional addition to kite's sail material and structural spars. This invention uses a zipper rather than kite sail material pockets to attach the structural spars to the sail material. This invention is specific to the functional ki...	09/25/2008
20080035795	Illuminated flying kite A flying kite designed to be visible when flown in low light conditions. The flying kite includes a body that is generally triangular in shape and configured in a substantially planar manner. The flying kite also comprises a frame that provides structural support for th...	02/14/2008
20070295864	Heili-kite, having an cambered streamedline airfoil inflated keel, filled with air or lighter than air substance, with a streamlined airfoil inflated keel, wing, nose, and tail uni-body, pleated stealth like shaped wings, with a bats wing shaped trailing edge and a curved downward cambered airfoil tail design The heili-kite is an inflatable-kite having an inflated keel, it also has a uni-body structure consisting of the inflated keel, inflated reinforced pleated wing, inflated nose, and the inflated curved downward tail. The heili-kite is fabricated of a mylar material that ...	12/27/2007

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