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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120126063 | SYSTEM FOR TRIMMING A KITE A system for trimming a kite having first and second lines, first ends of which are secured to a first side to the kite. The system comprises a bar having a hollow interior and at least one spool secured at a first end of the bar such that second ends of the first and s... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120104763 | Kite configuration and flight strategy for flight in high wind speeds A crosswind kite system adapted to operate in an alternate mode in high winds. The system may operate at reduced efficiency in high winds in order to moderate loading on the system during those high winds. The system may use multi-element airfoils which are actuated to ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120049006 | Kite control device with free rotation The present invention is a safety system for use in conjunction with a control bar for a kite wherein the two front lines are secured by a front line swivel positioned between the bar and the kite. One front line terminates at the swivel and one extension of the other f... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120018584 | CONTROL BAR WITH OUTER STEERING LINE TRIM AND SHEETING SYSTEM FOR SPORT KITE A kite control system having a control bar adapted with an internal sheeting system that provides trim/sheeting control by adjustment of outer steering lines which are attached at or near the rear corners of the kite. A tubular control bar is adapted such that the outer... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110309199 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TRACTION WING A control system for a traction wing or a surfing kite includes a bar that is gripped by a person carried in the wind by the wing or kite. Fixtures on the opposed ends of the bar are connected to respective lines that are attached to the wing. A central line attached to... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110272527 | POWER GENERATING KITE SYSTEM The present invention is a power generating kite system that includes a kite or an airfoil that receives wind, a control unit that includes one or more computers or microcontrollers, GPS receivers and accelerometers that controls the kite system, a winch system and a ro... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110266809 | GYROGLIDER POWER-GENERATION, CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD A power generation apparatus and method comprises at least one gyroglider rotary wing flying at an altitude above the nap of the earth. A strong and flexible tether, connected to the gyroglider frame is pulled with a force generated by the rotary wing. The force is tran... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110186687 | UNMANNED GYROKITE AS SELF-POWERED AIRBORNE PLATFORM FOR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS Embodiments of an unmanned gyrokite for use in conjunction with a tether are provided. In one embodiment, the unmanned gyrokite includes an airframe configured to be attached to the tether, an autogyro rotor assembly mounted to the airframe and configured to generate li... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110121570 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TETHERED FLYING CRAFT USING TETHER ATTACHMENT POINT MANIPULATION 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... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110001012 | Kite flying method, assembly and device A kite assembly and method of flying a kite from a wind source such as a fan, generally indoors, incorporating multiple tethers to provide generally stable, controlled and sustainable flight. The kite assembly provides for multiple tethers set to appropriate lengths and... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100308174 | ROTOCRAFT POWER-GENERATION, CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD A control system for a power generation apparatus and method may fly a rotorcraft rotary wing at an altitude above the nap of the earth. A tether, suitably strong and flexible, connected to the rotorcraft framing is pulled with a force generated by the rotary wing. The ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 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 |
| 20100133385 | LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR TETHERED AIRBORNE ELEMENTS A launch and recovery system for a tethered airborne element is provided that launches and retrieves the tethered airborne element in a completely unattended manner. The system is comprised of a protective shroud for storing a tethered airborne element, a winch module f... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100032949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALTERING DRAG AND LIFT FORCES ON A WIND CAPTURING STRUCTURE The present disclosure provides a method and system for altering the drag force on a wind capturing structure. First, the present disclosure implements a new bridle system. Mainline 70 attaches to the bridle of kite 72, which consists of two bridle lines <... | 02/11/2010 |
| 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 |
| 20100019091 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT OF KITES A system (10) is described for performing the automatic control of the flight of at least one kite (11) controlled and driven by cables (13) comprising at least one first actuating motor (12) adapted to exert an unwinding-rewinding action of ... | 01/28/2010 |
| 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 |
| 20090236474 | DETACHABLE LINE MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR TRACTION KITES A device for managing lines of a kite has a means for securing the device to a control bar of a kite and a line attachment portion of the device, the line attachment portion having a plurality of means for detachably retaining lines of a kite. The means for securing is ... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090159752 | Spreader bar lateral kite control A spreader bar lateral kite control has a moveable kite control member, which moves laterally across the spreader bar and allows for changing a direction of kite pull with respect to a user's body. The spreader bar is spaced away from the user's body in a center and is ... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090134279 | Tombola kite flyer A kite reel for controlling the movement of a kite at high elevations and for winding the kite at a fast pace includes a three-dimensional frame and a rod inserted through the three-dimensional frame. The frame has a weight, two sides, a central axis through the two sid... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090134280 | RADIO CONTROLLED TOY MODEL A radio controlled single string kite allows for the performance of controlled stunts that are generally only found in two string kites. A remote control includes R/C electronics, a string spool, a spool control and right and left turning controls. The kite includes a w... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090090815 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLIGHT OF POWER WING AIRFOILS A system (1) is described for automatically controlling the flight of at least one power wing airfoil (2), comprising first detecting means (3) on board of such power wing airfoil (2) adapted to detect first pieces of information (3... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090072092 | Bimodal kite system A kite is disclosed. The kite comprises a first control element coupled to the kite in a first tether-force configuration, wherein the first control element is used to maintain controlled flight of the kite in the first tether-force configuration during a power generati... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20080223989 | Force Balancing Kite Control System An improvement to kite control systems for power kites, comprising at least one proportional redirection mechanism, which balances the forces of the main lifting force of the kite and the control handlebar, thus assisting with steering the kite and significantly reducin... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080210826 | KITE, METHOD OF GENERATING POWER USING SUCH A KITE, METHOD OF PROVIDING DRIVING FORCE TO A VEHICLE USING SUCH A KITE, VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A KITE, AND POWER GENERATION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A KITE A kite having a main body provided with at least a first and a second connection cable and at least one main pulling cable, the at least first and second connection cables each having a first and a second end, the first ends of the at least first and second connection c... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080128558 | CONTROL HANDLE FOR USE WITH A TOWABLE AIRFOIL For use with towable airfoils used to supply lift to a towed rider to assist with jumping in sports and recreation, a handle system having one or more control lines for coupling to the airfoil, and a line for coupling the handle to a tow vehicle, the one or more control... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080067291 | Trim line kite control system A kite control system including an aerodynamic wing with a leading edge and first and second opposing wingtips, a control device, a first steering line secured to the first wingtip and the control device, a second steering line secured to the second wingtip and the cont... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080035796 | Center-routed kite safety device A control device for use with an aerodynamic wing including a bar having a safety system that restrains one of the flying lines by routing an attachment through an aperture on the bar. Preferably, the system includes a stopper housing that engages an increased diameter ... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20070001056 | Kite winch and method for pulling-in a kite A kite winch allows a kite to be pulled-down from a high-elevation with reduced effort. The kite winch includes first and second sprockets coupled by a chain. The second sprocket has a larger diameter than the first sprocket. A spool for retaining kite string may be cou... | 01/04/2007 |
| 20060243862 | Automatic kitesurf release system A device is provided which is used automatically to release the lines of a power kite or kitesurf when, under the force of the wind, the bar applies pressure on a quick release jaw clip or snap hook. According to the invention, the rear liens are fixed to the ends of th... | 11/02/2006 |
| 20060237593 | Detachable Line Management Device for Traction Kites A device for managing lines of a kite has a means for securing the device to a control bar of a kite and a line attachment portion of the device, the line attachment portion having a plurality of means for detachably retaining lines of a kite. The means for securing is ... | 10/26/2006 |
| 20060226294 | Kite control device A control device for use with an aerodynamic wing including a bar having a fixed trim adjustment located between the bar and the user. The invention also includes a stopper that permits the user to quickly adjust the range of available dynamic trim. Preferably, the stop... | 10/12/2006 |
| 20060169843 | Release connectors (quick release pull tab) This device is a pull release tab in a connection between two lines to be placed under tension. The first line forms an loop by passing one end of the first line through a looplet at the other end. The looplet has a tab affixed to it. The second line has a knot at one e... | 08/03/2006 |
| 20060102794 | Control apparatus for kite powered conveyance device A control apparatus for a kite powered conveyance device. Port and starboard kite leads (28,32) and/or port and starboard kite control lines (30, 36) connect ends of a control bar (26, 26′) to port and starboard ends of a kite (12). A tethe... | 05/18/2006 |
| 20060097114 | Bridle assembly for a kite A bridle assembly for attaching a control line to a kite has a bridle line extending between a first attachment point located at or near a first wing tip of a kite and a second attachment point located near a leading edge of the kite away from the wing tip. A pulley is ... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060049313 | Device for launching a power kite A device is provided for the management of multiple lines attached to a bar, of the type used in power kites for kiteboarding. The device is formed of an elongate body having a shaft region, a spool region adjacent the shaft region and distal thereto, and a line retaini... | 03/09/2006 |
| 20060038079 | Device and a method for steering a kite in kiteboarding A device for steering a kite, in particular in kiteboarding, consisting of control lines and a steering bar, whereby the central line connecting the kite and the user's harness and passing through the steering bar is divided into two inner lines located at equal distanc... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20050133669 | Control and fixing device for the sail of a kite A control and safety device of a kite wing comprises a stiffening member 11 arranged at each tip of the wing 1 between sliding means 9A, 9B to allow a sliding pre-line 8A to pass through and to maintain a predetermined distance between... | 06/23/2005 |
| 20050121556 | Kite surfing bar An apparatus for controlling movement of a flying device, such as a kite. In controlling such movement, the apparatus comprises a series of force transmitting members associated with a control bar to be grasped by an operator. Such association minimizes interference of ... | 06/09/2005 |
| 20050040291 | Control line system for power kites A line guide system for controlling a power kite (20) comprising a line guide system (50) directing multiple control lines (30) within line guide mechanisms (52) and line sheath (54). Further a harness line (34) and harness line... | 02/24/2005 |
