Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
244153000 | KITES | 54 |
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 to drive the nose section downward to puncture the skin of the opposing players kite, thus downing it. | 01-29-2009 |
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 kite, cause high pressure air under the kite to exhaust to the top surface of the kite and extend conditions of near laminar flow towards the trailing edge. This increases kite stability and improves stall characteristics. | 02-19-2009 |
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 opposite side that is cut out in the form of a water droplet delimits the trailing edge, offer ranges whose aerodynamic force resultants are opposite one another. Two upper and two lower control lines are distributed around the leading edge and are connected at the other end to a control system designed to keep the two left lines separated from the two right lines and varying the length of the upper lines relative to that of the lower lines. The wing continuously delivers its power in the direction of the wind or on the side while being immobile when the user is stopped. | 05-28-2009 |
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 made from the lightweight stretch resistant laminated material. | 07-16-2009 |
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 includes a series of elastically deformable segments disposed throughout the length thereof to facilitate selective torsional deformation of the leading edge and resulting overall angle of attack of the kite. These elastically deformable segments are preferably integrally formed as part of the leading edge support and are comprised of a material with a high elasticity, namely a higher elasticicity than the remaining leading edge segments. Providing elastically deformable segments of high elasticitity dispersed along the leading edge combined with regions of lower elasticity maximizes responsiveness and control by allowing leading edge deformation in response to user applied force, while the providing sufficient support to maintain kite stability. | 11-12-2009 |
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 |
20100090064 | INFLATABLE DELTA-SHAPED TRACTION KITE - Inflatable fraction kite ( | 04-15-2010 |
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 ( | 12-23-2010 |
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 process for making the sheet. The invention further relates to applications of the sheet. | 09-29-2011 |
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 propulsive region. The leading edge thus defines a concave shape when viewed from the side while in flight. Providing a variable geometry leading edge maximizes propulsive forces due to increased surface area, while enhancing control and turning performance by minimizing the surface area of the control regions, namely those generally vertically disposed regions that begin at the tips and end at the propulsive region. | 01-12-2012 |
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 front vertex in an articulated manner. The front-lateral structure is complemented with a central rod dividing the kite into two symmetrical and identical parts on the central rod of which there are assembled in a sliding manner one or more intermediate connectors and a rear connector which form insertion coupling for respective ends of front and rear rods which at the opposite end thereof are linked with corresponding side connectors arranged for that purpose on the rods assembled on the tube-like formations arranged in the front-lateral edges of the cloth of the kite. The sliding of the connectors on the central rod allows quickly folding or extending the general structure of the kite | 01-26-2012 |
20120193482 | INFLATABLE KITE WITH LEADING EDGE SWEPT FORWARDS AT WINGTIP - An inflatable kite has a continuous leading edge tube that is swept forward at its left and right wingtip ends so that bridle lines attaching the canopy to the user are forward of the centre of effort of the kite. | 08-02-2012 |
20130020442 | STATIC KITE OF SEAMLESS ARTICULATED ASSEMBLY - A static kite of seamless articulated assembly is formed from a laminar body of plastic, cloth or similar material which can be folded and extended by a rod structure which includes a central longitudinal rod and two front-side rods, these being attached by one of their ends on a central connector assembled in a sliding manner on the central longitudinal rod. The free ends of these side rods being anchored in respective side connectors by arms, where the side rods and a shaft which integrally connects the side connector to the arm are housed. The ends of the central longitudinal rods are anchored in respective fixed vertical connectors containing a cavity where the central rod is housed, both side and vertical connectors being pre-attached to the kite by rivets integrally connecting them to the sail preventing rotating or twisting. | 01-24-2013 |
20140054422 | FOLDING KITE WITH A CENTRAL ASSEMBLY SHAFT - A folding kite with a central assembly shaft, or rod, having 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 front vertex in an articulated manner. The front-lateral structure includes a central rod dividing the kite into two symmetrical parts. On the central rod, there are assembled in a sliding manner one or more intermediate connectors and a rear connector, which form insertion coupling for respective ends of front and rear rods that at the opposite end thereof are linked with corresponding side connectors arranged for that purpose on the rods assembled on the tube-like formations arranged in the front-lateral edges of the cloth of the kite. The sliding of the connectors on the central rod allows for quick folding or extension of the general structure of the kite. | 02-27-2014 |
20140197279 | KITE - A kite includes a frame including first and second wings spaced apart along a vertical axis, wherein each of the first and second wings includes a leading edges and a trailing edge. The frame further includes a plurality of struts extending between and connecting the first and second wings. | 07-17-2014 |
20150354244 | FLEXIBLE SHADOW-GENERATING WIND-ENERGY DEVICE INTENDED TO PROVIDE SOLAR PROTECTION - A flexible shadow-generating wind-energy device intended to provide solar protection is provided, the device using the kinetic energy of the wind in order to be supported in the air and project a shadow. The device is formed by a panel or group of panels and one or more beams, which together define a bow edge, a stern edge and sides. The device has flaps that provide stability and are used to anchor same to the ground. The device operates as follows: the panel or panels together with the flaps and the beams surround a moving air mass; the aerodynamic forces generated are sufficiently strong to support the device in the air; the device is maintained anchored to the ground; with the device anchored to the ground, it can be maintained at a pre-determined height and project a shadow on a surface below. | 12-10-2015 |
20160159444 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR A SPORTS HARNESS AND SPORTS HARNESS - A hookless coupling device for releasable connection to a sports harness includes an elongate body having a connector end for connection with the sports harness, an engagement end, and an elongate aperture extending between the connector end and the engagement end for engaging an engager. The aperture is wider at the connector end than at the engagement end. The sports harness includes a band for surrounding the waist or hips of a person, and the elongate body. A sports device, releasably engagable to the harness, has a spherical engager tethered with a line. The aperture passes the spherical engager though the engagement end and the engager is moved to the connector end. A sports kite includes a canopy, a traction line having a first end tethered to the canopy, and a second end to which the spherical engager is connected. | 06-09-2016 |
20090020649 | Rotor Kite - A rotor kite is characterized by a stabilizer bar connected between the wing and stabilizer ring components of the kite to maintain the wing and the stabilizer ring in a perpendicular orientation with respect to each other during flight. The stabilizer bar is connected at its ends with the inner edge of the annular stabilizer ring so that the bar extends across the inner diameter of the ring. The wing is connected with the bar at multiple locations within the stabilizer ring, with the bar extending normal to the longitudinal axis of the wing. When the kite is released, the wind rotates the wing which in turn lifts the kite into the air. The stabilizer acts as a rudder to maintain the wing perpendicular to the wind direction. | 01-22-2009 |
20100270432 | ROTARY ARCH KITE AND SWIVEL SYSTEM - A rotary arch kite kit may include a rotary arch kite and a system for connecting various segments of the kite. The connecting system may include ground swivels, aerial swivel connectors and static connectors. The ground swivels may be single independent swivels for attaching a handle to the rotary arch kite. The aerial swivel connectors may be double independent swivels for, for example, attaching two lengths of rotary arch kite together. The static connectors may also be used for joining two lengths of rotary arch kite together. The rotary arch kite of the present may include a unique folding and stitching design to permit enhanced rotation and lift. | 10-28-2010 |
244154000 | Airplane type | 2 |
20140014778 | Inflatable Kite with Leading Edge Swept Forwards at Wingtip - An inflatable kite has a continuous leading edge tube that is swept forward at its left and right wingtip ends so that bridle lines attaching the canopy to the user are forward of the centre of effort of the kite. | 01-16-2014 |
20140361122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRBORNE WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION - A system for electric power production from wind includes a glider having an airfoil, an on-board steering unit, a flight controller for controlling the steering unit, and a connection unit for a tether. The system further includes a ground station including a reel for the tether, a rotating electrical machine connected to the reel, and a ground station controller for controlling the reel and the rotating electrical machine. A master controller operates the system in at least first and second operation modes. In the first operation mode electric power is produced with the rotating electrical machine from rotation of the reel caused by reeling out the tether using a lift force generated upon exposure of the airfoil of the airborne glider to wind. In the second operation mode, the reel is driven by the rotating electrical machine, thereby reeling in the tether onto the reel. | 12-11-2014 |
244155000 | Accessories | 33 |
20090121086 | AUTOMATIC RELEASE ATTACHMENT FOR KITES AND THE LIKE, AND METHOD OF USE - An automatic release attachment automatically releases a tension line engaged to the attachment when the tension in the line exceeds the tension rating corresponding to a tension release settings selected by an operator. A hook assembly, which can be part of the attachment, includes a shackle that eases shackling and unshackling of a coupling element of the tension line to the hook assembly. | 05-14-2009 |
20090289148 | Faired tether for wind power generation systems - A tether for a kite wind power system is disclosed. The tether has a cross-section that is designed to have less aerodynamic drag than a tether with a circular-shaped cross-section. | 11-26-2009 |
20110174932 | KITE BASED PLATFORM - A kite-based platform device includes a passive aerodynamically-shaped structure for using aerodynamic lift to lift an end of a tether. The device also includes a payload with a motorized climbing mechanism for attaching to the tether and raising and lowering the payload along the tether. | 07-21-2011 |
20110266395 | TETHER SHEATHS AND AERODYNAMIC TETHER ASSEMBLIES - The invention described herein relates generally to wind power generation. In particular, the invention relates to novel structures for tethers and tether operation. Also, methods and apparatus for power generation are described. The craft described herein are intended for electrical power generation utilizing the wind energy collected from air currents. | 11-03-2011 |
20120228433 | KITE MESSENGER - A kite messenger having an elongated body with a front and rear end. At least one sail is pivotally mounted to the body at a position spaced from the rear end of the body and movable between a first position in which the sail extends outwardly from the body and a second position in which the sail folds against the body. A latch is mounted to the body adjacent its rear end and movable between an open and a closed position. In its closed position, the latch holds one end of an elongated tether while the other end of the tether is attached to the sail and holds the sail in its first position. An actuator mounted to the front of the body opens the latch when the messenger reaches a predetermined position thus allowing the sail to collapse to its second position. A pair of guides are attached to the body and slidably attach the body to a kite string. | 09-13-2012 |
20140084112 | BALLOON FASTENER - A balloon retainer for securing an inflated balloon having an inflation neck to a kite is provided. The balloon retainer includes a fabric element having three attachment points for securing the inflated balloon to the kite. The fabric element forms a pocket dimensioned to retain the inflated balloon. The balloon retainer also includes a balloon inflation neck securing mechanism configured to retain a portion of the inflation neck of the balloon. | 03-27-2014 |
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 cables being connected to the main body of the kite at different positions of the main body, the second ends of the at least first and second connection cables being connected to the main pulling cable, wherein at least one regulator is provided between the first ends of the connection cables and the main body and/or between the second ends of the connection cables and the at least one main pulling cable, a control being provided for controlling the at least one regulator so that the kite is steereable. The invention further relates to a method of generating power using such a kite, a method of providing driving force to a vehicle using such a kite, a vehicle provided with such a kite and a power generation assembly comprising such a kite. | 09-04-2008 |
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 reducing the effort needed to hold or pull the control handlebar, without taking away the flexibility to instantly depower the kite. A compound pulley system can be used as a proportional redirection device as described in one embodiment, or levers can used as shown in an alternative embodiment. | 09-18-2008 |
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 generating phase. The kite further comprises a second control element coupled to the kite in a second tether-force configuration, wherein the second control element is used to maintain controlled flight of the kite in the second tether-force configuration during a recovery phase, and wherein during the recovery phase a tether force associated with the second tether-force configuration is reduced as compared to the tether force associated with the first tether-force configuration during the power generating phase | 03-19-2009 |
20090090815 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLIGHT OF POWER WING AIRFOILS | 04-09-2009 |
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 sides, and an edge between the two sides that is adapted for reception of a length of kite string or line about the frame as it rotates. The rod is inserted through the two sides of the frame at a distance from the central axis. A user holds the rod extending on both sides of the frame and moves the frame up and down so that the off-centered rod together with the weight of the frame and the motion of the user controls the movement of a kite a high elevations and controls the winding and unwinding of the line. | 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 wing string and an R/C receiver (RX) unit connected to the bottom of the downwardly extending center wing (or keel). The wing string connects the main wing to the keep via the R/C receiver (RX) unit. The R/C receiver (RX) unit includes all R/C electronics and gearing to control the position of the center wing with respect to the main wing through the selective movement of the keel through the gearing. The R/C receiver RX unit remains connected to the remote control (TX) via the string on the string spool. | 05-28-2009 |
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 attached to the user's harness at the ends. The distance from the kite control to the boarder may change from a long distance d | 06-25-2009 |
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 formed to have an internally cylindrical sleeve having a longitudinal opening. Opposing portions of the sleeve adjacent the longitudinal opening are biased towards each other, and are elastically flexible to allow insertion of the control bar while frictionally retaining the control bar once inserted. The means for detachably retaining lines is formed as a slit in a circumferential direction with respect to the sleeve, which slit is formed to frictionally and removably retain a line inserted therein. In one embodiment, a stem portion extends radially from the means for securing, the line attachment portion residing at the distal end of said stem, the line attachment portion being formed as a longitudinal member perpendicular to the stem. In an alternate embodiment, the means for retaining the lines is formed adjacent an outer surface of the sleeve. | 09-24-2009 |
20100019091 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT OF KITES | 01-28-2010 |
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 for releasing the airborne element to fly into the air or retrieving the element from the air, and a bearing for enabling the control of launch and recovery. Optionally, the system is also comprised of a slip ring assembly for providing external power and/or control signals to the winch module. The system can also be equipped with instrumentation modules on the tether line to provide a radio link and high altitude weather information. These modules may also contain other sensors and actuators which will help stabilize the airborne element. | 06-03-2010 |
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 force is transmitted to a ground station that converts the comparatively linear motion of the tether being pulled upward with a lifting force. The linear motion may be transferred to a rotary motion in the ground station to rotate and electrical generator. The tether may be retrieved and re-coiled by controlling the rotorcraft aircraft to basically fly down at a speed and lift force to support recovery of the rotorcraft at a substantially reduced force compared to the larger lifting force in effect during the power-developing payout of the tether. Moreover, the duty cycle of such a system is substantially increased over any terrestrially based or tower-mounted wind turbine mechanisms. | 12-09-2010 |
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 tethered to appropriate places on the kite and the wind source. Multiple tethers help balance the kite and prevent the kite from flying out of the lifting zone of the airflow created by the wind source, when the wind source is stationary, rotated, oscillating or being moved around a room. The tethers generally diverge from the kite and as a result the kite flying characteristics or direction of flight can be controlled in ways not possible with traditionally tethered kites, which typically have single or converging tethers. Multiple kites may be flown from one fan, or connected to one another to form unique flying combinations. | 01-06-2011 |
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 lift when deployed in winds aloft, and a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby. An electronic system coupled to the airframe is configured to be powered by the generator. | 08-04-2011 |
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 rope attached to the kite that is automatically controlled by the control unit and a launch and recovery system that includes a hydraulic telescoping pole that assists in launching and retrieving the kite. The kite system also includes a yaw motor that turns the kite system at an appropriate angle to increase energy production, a flywheel that bridges converting kinetic energy from the wind and kite into electrical energy, a plurality of weather instruments, an electrical generator to generate electrical energy and a secure base structure to secure the kite system to a ground surface, an ocean platform, or a large ship. | 11-10-2011 |
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 the wing passes through a hole located in the bar and divides into two lines that are connected to the user. A grip slides along the central line and the grip is biased toward the bar. | 12-22-2011 |
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 steering lines are routed through the interior of the control bar through openings at each opposing end. The outer steering lines are each joined to a sheeting control line which extends back out one of the opposing ends in either a left hand actuated or right hand actuated embodiment. A fixed pin located approximately mid-length within the control bar provides a fixed structure about which one of the outer lines and/or sheeting control line is routed in U-turn fashion. By pulling the sheeting control line from the end of the control bar, the rider can shorten the effective length of the outer steering lines thereby increasing the angle of attack so as to power up the kite. By releasing the sheeting control line such that it is drawn into the control bar, the ride can allow the outer steering lines to fully deploy thereby reducing the angle of attack so as to depower the kite. The control bar is equipped with means for selectively fixing the sheeting control line so as to achieve a desired angle of attack. | 01-26-2012 |
20120112008 | SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED POWERED FLIGHT PLATFORM - A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform. | 05-10-2012 |
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 second lines are each secured to one of the spools. A winder is provided such that actuation of the winder rotates each spool. The first line extends from the kite to the first end of the bar and the second line extends from the kite to a second end of the bar and through the hollow interior of the bar to the first end of the bar. | 05-24-2012 |
20130134261 | AIRBORNE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM WITH FAST MOTION TRANSFER - Airborne wind energy conversion system a with flying wing, using a cable or belt to transmit motion to a rotor of a ground based electrical generator with high velocity, achieving high aerodynamic efficiency of the wings and high power for a given torque. | 05-30-2013 |
20140070055 | CONTROL SAIL FOR A KITE - A control sail for a kite has an airfoil with a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a tube system comprising a front tube which extends along the leading edge and at least one transverse tube which extends between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The front tube is situated in a freely movable manner within a chamber which extends along the leading edge of the airfoil whereby an aerodynamically advantageous profile at the leading edge may be continuously maintained, even when the angle of attack of the control sail changes. The invention further relates to a kite having a control sail according to the invention, with control lines connected to the control sail. | 03-13-2014 |
20140326831 | Bridles for Stability of a Powered Kite and a System and Method for Use of Same - The system may include a ground station, a tether attached to a ground station on a first end and to two or more bridles on a second, and a kite. The kite may include a main wing. Each bridle of the two or more bridles may be attached to the main wing, and the two or more bridles may be adapted to provide a torque on the kite to control a roll of the kite. | 11-06-2014 |
20150014486 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL BAR FOR A TRACTION WING - A control system for a traction wing includes a control bar having first and second ends. A first fixing arm is connected to each end of the bar. Each fixing arm has a fixing point for attachment of a respective wing control line. At least one of the fixing arms is an articulated arm that is pivotally connected to its end of the bar and is pivotable between a first position defining a first effective control bar length and a second position defining a second effective control bar length. | 01-15-2015 |
20150014487 | KITE CONTROL BAR WITH INTEGRATED LINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS - A hollow kite control bar is provided with means for sliding access to the bar for one or multiple lines or groups of lines. Each line has one end towards the kite and the other towards the bar. The length of each line between the kite and the bar can be adjusted by pulling into and releasing from the bar, which length or lengths can be locked at multiple positions in one or more locking means fixed to the bar. The excess line length pulled in is automatically held inside the bar. | 01-15-2015 |
20150028158 | Quick-Disconnecting Device, In Particular For Kite-Surf - A quick-disconnecting device ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150108278 | KITE FLYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved kite launching, flying and control apparatus and system combines a target kite with a reel and control arm arrangement for power flexing a kite line under tension to launch the kite, while adjusting, unreeling and retrieving of the kite line with a reel having an integral brake and trigger mechanism, thereby controlling the launch and flight characteristics of the kite. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108279 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A TRACTION KITE WITH RELEASABLE ADJUSTABLE BAR STOPPER - A safety system for a traction kite comprises a central load bearing line and sliding control bar arrangement comprising a connection loop for connection to a harness hook, a system hub connecting the loop to the central load bearing line and a bar stopper located along the load bearing line towards the kite relative to the control bar. The bar stopper is retained to the system hub by a retainer which can be released by a primary safety quick release mechanism in such a way, that engaging the primary safety mechanism allows the control bar to slide along the central load bearing line towards the kite to reduce the power of the kite to a safe level. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129721 | IN-FLIGHT KITE DEFLATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS - A massive de-powering system for a kite wing used in kite boarding comprises a deflation control line that connects to a valve on the kite wing's leading edge bladder. In the preferred embodiment, disengaging the tether line from the harness causes the deflation control line to tension and to open the valve, thereby deflating the bladder. Tension along the deflation control line may also act to draw in spaced portions of the wing thereby collapsing it and further reducing the power generated by the wing. | 05-14-2015 |
244155000 | Kite controls | 27 |
20090121086 | AUTOMATIC RELEASE ATTACHMENT FOR KITES AND THE LIKE, AND METHOD OF USE - An automatic release attachment automatically releases a tension line engaged to the attachment when the tension in the line exceeds the tension rating corresponding to a tension release settings selected by an operator. A hook assembly, which can be part of the attachment, includes a shackle that eases shackling and unshackling of a coupling element of the tension line to the hook assembly. | 05-14-2009 |
20090289148 | Faired tether for wind power generation systems - A tether for a kite wind power system is disclosed. The tether has a cross-section that is designed to have less aerodynamic drag than a tether with a circular-shaped cross-section. | 11-26-2009 |
20110174932 | KITE BASED PLATFORM - A kite-based platform device includes a passive aerodynamically-shaped structure for using aerodynamic lift to lift an end of a tether. The device also includes a payload with a motorized climbing mechanism for attaching to the tether and raising and lowering the payload along the tether. | 07-21-2011 |
20110266395 | TETHER SHEATHS AND AERODYNAMIC TETHER ASSEMBLIES - The invention described herein relates generally to wind power generation. In particular, the invention relates to novel structures for tethers and tether operation. Also, methods and apparatus for power generation are described. The craft described herein are intended for electrical power generation utilizing the wind energy collected from air currents. | 11-03-2011 |
20120228433 | KITE MESSENGER - A kite messenger having an elongated body with a front and rear end. At least one sail is pivotally mounted to the body at a position spaced from the rear end of the body and movable between a first position in which the sail extends outwardly from the body and a second position in which the sail folds against the body. A latch is mounted to the body adjacent its rear end and movable between an open and a closed position. In its closed position, the latch holds one end of an elongated tether while the other end of the tether is attached to the sail and holds the sail in its first position. An actuator mounted to the front of the body opens the latch when the messenger reaches a predetermined position thus allowing the sail to collapse to its second position. A pair of guides are attached to the body and slidably attach the body to a kite string. | 09-13-2012 |
20140084112 | BALLOON FASTENER - A balloon retainer for securing an inflated balloon having an inflation neck to a kite is provided. The balloon retainer includes a fabric element having three attachment points for securing the inflated balloon to the kite. The fabric element forms a pocket dimensioned to retain the inflated balloon. The balloon retainer also includes a balloon inflation neck securing mechanism configured to retain a portion of the inflation neck of the balloon. | 03-27-2014 |
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 cables being connected to the main body of the kite at different positions of the main body, the second ends of the at least first and second connection cables being connected to the main pulling cable, wherein at least one regulator is provided between the first ends of the connection cables and the main body and/or between the second ends of the connection cables and the at least one main pulling cable, a control being provided for controlling the at least one regulator so that the kite is steereable. The invention further relates to a method of generating power using such a kite, a method of providing driving force to a vehicle using such a kite, a vehicle provided with such a kite and a power generation assembly comprising such a kite. | 09-04-2008 |
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 reducing the effort needed to hold or pull the control handlebar, without taking away the flexibility to instantly depower the kite. A compound pulley system can be used as a proportional redirection device as described in one embodiment, or levers can used as shown in an alternative embodiment. | 09-18-2008 |
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 generating phase. The kite further comprises a second control element coupled to the kite in a second tether-force configuration, wherein the second control element is used to maintain controlled flight of the kite in the second tether-force configuration during a recovery phase, and wherein during the recovery phase a tether force associated with the second tether-force configuration is reduced as compared to the tether force associated with the first tether-force configuration during the power generating phase | 03-19-2009 |
20090090815 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE FLIGHT OF POWER WING AIRFOILS | 04-09-2009 |
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 sides, and an edge between the two sides that is adapted for reception of a length of kite string or line about the frame as it rotates. The rod is inserted through the two sides of the frame at a distance from the central axis. A user holds the rod extending on both sides of the frame and moves the frame up and down so that the off-centered rod together with the weight of the frame and the motion of the user controls the movement of a kite a high elevations and controls the winding and unwinding of the line. | 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 wing string and an R/C receiver (RX) unit connected to the bottom of the downwardly extending center wing (or keel). The wing string connects the main wing to the keep via the R/C receiver (RX) unit. The R/C receiver (RX) unit includes all R/C electronics and gearing to control the position of the center wing with respect to the main wing through the selective movement of the keel through the gearing. The R/C receiver RX unit remains connected to the remote control (TX) via the string on the string spool. | 05-28-2009 |
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 attached to the user's harness at the ends. The distance from the kite control to the boarder may change from a long distance d | 06-25-2009 |
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 formed to have an internally cylindrical sleeve having a longitudinal opening. Opposing portions of the sleeve adjacent the longitudinal opening are biased towards each other, and are elastically flexible to allow insertion of the control bar while frictionally retaining the control bar once inserted. The means for detachably retaining lines is formed as a slit in a circumferential direction with respect to the sleeve, which slit is formed to frictionally and removably retain a line inserted therein. In one embodiment, a stem portion extends radially from the means for securing, the line attachment portion residing at the distal end of said stem, the line attachment portion being formed as a longitudinal member perpendicular to the stem. In an alternate embodiment, the means for retaining the lines is formed adjacent an outer surface of the sleeve. | 09-24-2009 |
20100019091 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE FLIGHT OF KITES | 01-28-2010 |
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 for releasing the airborne element to fly into the air or retrieving the element from the air, and a bearing for enabling the control of launch and recovery. Optionally, the system is also comprised of a slip ring assembly for providing external power and/or control signals to the winch module. The system can also be equipped with instrumentation modules on the tether line to provide a radio link and high altitude weather information. These modules may also contain other sensors and actuators which will help stabilize the airborne element. | 06-03-2010 |
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 force is transmitted to a ground station that converts the comparatively linear motion of the tether being pulled upward with a lifting force. The linear motion may be transferred to a rotary motion in the ground station to rotate and electrical generator. The tether may be retrieved and re-coiled by controlling the rotorcraft aircraft to basically fly down at a speed and lift force to support recovery of the rotorcraft at a substantially reduced force compared to the larger lifting force in effect during the power-developing payout of the tether. Moreover, the duty cycle of such a system is substantially increased over any terrestrially based or tower-mounted wind turbine mechanisms. | 12-09-2010 |
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 tethered to appropriate places on the kite and the wind source. Multiple tethers help balance the kite and prevent the kite from flying out of the lifting zone of the airflow created by the wind source, when the wind source is stationary, rotated, oscillating or being moved around a room. The tethers generally diverge from the kite and as a result the kite flying characteristics or direction of flight can be controlled in ways not possible with traditionally tethered kites, which typically have single or converging tethers. Multiple kites may be flown from one fan, or connected to one another to form unique flying combinations. | 01-06-2011 |
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 lift when deployed in winds aloft, and a generator mechanically coupled to the autogyro rotor assembly and configured to be driven thereby. An electronic system coupled to the airframe is configured to be powered by the generator. | 08-04-2011 |
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 rope attached to the kite that is automatically controlled by the control unit and a launch and recovery system that includes a hydraulic telescoping pole that assists in launching and retrieving the kite. The kite system also includes a yaw motor that turns the kite system at an appropriate angle to increase energy production, a flywheel that bridges converting kinetic energy from the wind and kite into electrical energy, a plurality of weather instruments, an electrical generator to generate electrical energy and a secure base structure to secure the kite system to a ground surface, an ocean platform, or a large ship. | 11-10-2011 |
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 the wing passes through a hole located in the bar and divides into two lines that are connected to the user. A grip slides along the central line and the grip is biased toward the bar. | 12-22-2011 |
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 steering lines are routed through the interior of the control bar through openings at each opposing end. The outer steering lines are each joined to a sheeting control line which extends back out one of the opposing ends in either a left hand actuated or right hand actuated embodiment. A fixed pin located approximately mid-length within the control bar provides a fixed structure about which one of the outer lines and/or sheeting control line is routed in U-turn fashion. By pulling the sheeting control line from the end of the control bar, the rider can shorten the effective length of the outer steering lines thereby increasing the angle of attack so as to power up the kite. By releasing the sheeting control line such that it is drawn into the control bar, the ride can allow the outer steering lines to fully deploy thereby reducing the angle of attack so as to depower the kite. The control bar is equipped with means for selectively fixing the sheeting control line so as to achieve a desired angle of attack. | 01-26-2012 |
20120112008 | SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED POWERED FLIGHT PLATFORM - A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform. | 05-10-2012 |
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 second lines are each secured to one of the spools. A winder is provided such that actuation of the winder rotates each spool. The first line extends from the kite to the first end of the bar and the second line extends from the kite to a second end of the bar and through the hollow interior of the bar to the first end of the bar. | 05-24-2012 |
20130134261 | AIRBORNE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM WITH FAST MOTION TRANSFER - Airborne wind energy conversion system a with flying wing, using a cable or belt to transmit motion to a rotor of a ground based electrical generator with high velocity, achieving high aerodynamic efficiency of the wings and high power for a given torque. | 05-30-2013 |
20140070055 | CONTROL SAIL FOR A KITE - A control sail for a kite has an airfoil with a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a tube system comprising a front tube which extends along the leading edge and at least one transverse tube which extends between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The front tube is situated in a freely movable manner within a chamber which extends along the leading edge of the airfoil whereby an aerodynamically advantageous profile at the leading edge may be continuously maintained, even when the angle of attack of the control sail changes. The invention further relates to a kite having a control sail according to the invention, with control lines connected to the control sail. | 03-13-2014 |
20140326831 | Bridles for Stability of a Powered Kite and a System and Method for Use of Same - The system may include a ground station, a tether attached to a ground station on a first end and to two or more bridles on a second, and a kite. The kite may include a main wing. Each bridle of the two or more bridles may be attached to the main wing, and the two or more bridles may be adapted to provide a torque on the kite to control a roll of the kite. | 11-06-2014 |
20150014486 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL BAR FOR A TRACTION WING - A control system for a traction wing includes a control bar having first and second ends. A first fixing arm is connected to each end of the bar. Each fixing arm has a fixing point for attachment of a respective wing control line. At least one of the fixing arms is an articulated arm that is pivotally connected to its end of the bar and is pivotable between a first position defining a first effective control bar length and a second position defining a second effective control bar length. | 01-15-2015 |
20150014487 | KITE CONTROL BAR WITH INTEGRATED LINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS - A hollow kite control bar is provided with means for sliding access to the bar for one or multiple lines or groups of lines. Each line has one end towards the kite and the other towards the bar. The length of each line between the kite and the bar can be adjusted by pulling into and releasing from the bar, which length or lengths can be locked at multiple positions in one or more locking means fixed to the bar. The excess line length pulled in is automatically held inside the bar. | 01-15-2015 |
20150028158 | Quick-Disconnecting Device, In Particular For Kite-Surf - A quick-disconnecting device ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150108278 | KITE FLYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved kite launching, flying and control apparatus and system combines a target kite with a reel and control arm arrangement for power flexing a kite line under tension to launch the kite, while adjusting, unreeling and retrieving of the kite line with a reel having an integral brake and trigger mechanism, thereby controlling the launch and flight characteristics of the kite. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108279 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A TRACTION KITE WITH RELEASABLE ADJUSTABLE BAR STOPPER - A safety system for a traction kite comprises a central load bearing line and sliding control bar arrangement comprising a connection loop for connection to a harness hook, a system hub connecting the loop to the central load bearing line and a bar stopper located along the load bearing line towards the kite relative to the control bar. The bar stopper is retained to the system hub by a retainer which can be released by a primary safety quick release mechanism in such a way, that engaging the primary safety mechanism allows the control bar to slide along the central load bearing line towards the kite to reduce the power of the kite to a safe level. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129721 | IN-FLIGHT KITE DEFLATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS - A massive de-powering system for a kite wing used in kite boarding comprises a deflation control line that connects to a valve on the kite wing's leading edge bladder. In the preferred embodiment, disengaging the tether line from the harness causes the deflation control line to tension and to open the valve, thereby deflating the bladder. Tension along the deflation control line may also act to draw in spaced portions of the wing thereby collapsing it and further reducing the power generated by the wing. | 05-14-2015 |
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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 to drive the nose section downward to puncture the skin of the opposing players kite, thus downing it. | 01-29-2009 |
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 kite, cause high pressure air under the kite to exhaust to the top surface of the kite and extend conditions of near laminar flow towards the trailing edge. This increases kite stability and improves stall characteristics. | 02-19-2009 |
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 opposite side that is cut out in the form of a water droplet delimits the trailing edge, offer ranges whose aerodynamic force resultants are opposite one another. Two upper and two lower control lines are distributed around the leading edge and are connected at the other end to a control system designed to keep the two left lines separated from the two right lines and varying the length of the upper lines relative to that of the lower lines. The wing continuously delivers its power in the direction of the wind or on the side while being immobile when the user is stopped. | 05-28-2009 |
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 made from the lightweight stretch resistant laminated material. | 07-16-2009 |
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 includes a series of elastically deformable segments disposed throughout the length thereof to facilitate selective torsional deformation of the leading edge and resulting overall angle of attack of the kite. These elastically deformable segments are preferably integrally formed as part of the leading edge support and are comprised of a material with a high elasticity, namely a higher elasticicity than the remaining leading edge segments. Providing elastically deformable segments of high elasticitity dispersed along the leading edge combined with regions of lower elasticity maximizes responsiveness and control by allowing leading edge deformation in response to user applied force, while the providing sufficient support to maintain kite stability. | 11-12-2009 |
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 |
20100090064 | INFLATABLE DELTA-SHAPED TRACTION KITE - Inflatable fraction kite ( | 04-15-2010 |
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 ( | 12-23-2010 |
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 process for making the sheet. The invention further relates to applications of the sheet. | 09-29-2011 |
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 propulsive region. The leading edge thus defines a concave shape when viewed from the side while in flight. Providing a variable geometry leading edge maximizes propulsive forces due to increased surface area, while enhancing control and turning performance by minimizing the surface area of the control regions, namely those generally vertically disposed regions that begin at the tips and end at the propulsive region. | 01-12-2012 |
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 front vertex in an articulated manner. The front-lateral structure is complemented with a central rod dividing the kite into two symmetrical and identical parts on the central rod of which there are assembled in a sliding manner one or more intermediate connectors and a rear connector which form insertion coupling for respective ends of front and rear rods which at the opposite end thereof are linked with corresponding side connectors arranged for that purpose on the rods assembled on the tube-like formations arranged in the front-lateral edges of the cloth of the kite. The sliding of the connectors on the central rod allows quickly folding or extending the general structure of the kite | 01-26-2012 |
20120193482 | INFLATABLE KITE WITH LEADING EDGE SWEPT FORWARDS AT WINGTIP - An inflatable kite has a continuous leading edge tube that is swept forward at its left and right wingtip ends so that bridle lines attaching the canopy to the user are forward of the centre of effort of the kite. | 08-02-2012 |
20130020442 | STATIC KITE OF SEAMLESS ARTICULATED ASSEMBLY - A static kite of seamless articulated assembly is formed from a laminar body of plastic, cloth or similar material which can be folded and extended by a rod structure which includes a central longitudinal rod and two front-side rods, these being attached by one of their ends on a central connector assembled in a sliding manner on the central longitudinal rod. The free ends of these side rods being anchored in respective side connectors by arms, where the side rods and a shaft which integrally connects the side connector to the arm are housed. The ends of the central longitudinal rods are anchored in respective fixed vertical connectors containing a cavity where the central rod is housed, both side and vertical connectors being pre-attached to the kite by rivets integrally connecting them to the sail preventing rotating or twisting. | 01-24-2013 |
20140054422 | FOLDING KITE WITH A CENTRAL ASSEMBLY SHAFT - A folding kite with a central assembly shaft, or rod, having 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 front vertex in an articulated manner. The front-lateral structure includes a central rod dividing the kite into two symmetrical parts. On the central rod, there are assembled in a sliding manner one or more intermediate connectors and a rear connector, which form insertion coupling for respective ends of front and rear rods that at the opposite end thereof are linked with corresponding side connectors arranged for that purpose on the rods assembled on the tube-like formations arranged in the front-lateral edges of the cloth of the kite. The sliding of the connectors on the central rod allows for quick folding or extension of the general structure of the kite. | 02-27-2014 |
20140197279 | KITE - A kite includes a frame including first and second wings spaced apart along a vertical axis, wherein each of the first and second wings includes a leading edges and a trailing edge. The frame further includes a plurality of struts extending between and connecting the first and second wings. | 07-17-2014 |
20150354244 | FLEXIBLE SHADOW-GENERATING WIND-ENERGY DEVICE INTENDED TO PROVIDE SOLAR PROTECTION - A flexible shadow-generating wind-energy device intended to provide solar protection is provided, the device using the kinetic energy of the wind in order to be supported in the air and project a shadow. The device is formed by a panel or group of panels and one or more beams, which together define a bow edge, a stern edge and sides. The device has flaps that provide stability and are used to anchor same to the ground. The device operates as follows: the panel or panels together with the flaps and the beams surround a moving air mass; the aerodynamic forces generated are sufficiently strong to support the device in the air; the device is maintained anchored to the ground; with the device anchored to the ground, it can be maintained at a pre-determined height and project a shadow on a surface below. | 12-10-2015 |
20160159444 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR A SPORTS HARNESS AND SPORTS HARNESS - A hookless coupling device for releasable connection to a sports harness includes an elongate body having a connector end for connection with the sports harness, an engagement end, and an elongate aperture extending between the connector end and the engagement end for engaging an engager. The aperture is wider at the connector end than at the engagement end. The sports harness includes a band for surrounding the waist or hips of a person, and the elongate body. A sports device, releasably engagable to the harness, has a spherical engager tethered with a line. The aperture passes the spherical engager though the engagement end and the engager is moved to the connector end. A sports kite includes a canopy, a traction line having a first end tethered to the canopy, and a second end to which the spherical engager is connected. | 06-09-2016 |
20090020649 | Rotor Kite - A rotor kite is characterized by a stabilizer bar connected between the wing and stabilizer ring components of the kite to maintain the wing and the stabilizer ring in a perpendicular orientation with respect to each other during flight. The stabilizer bar is connected at its ends with the inner edge of the annular stabilizer ring so that the bar extends across the inner diameter of the ring. The wing is connected with the bar at multiple locations within the stabilizer ring, with the bar extending normal to the longitudinal axis of the wing. When the kite is released, the wind rotates the wing which in turn lifts the kite into the air. The stabilizer acts as a rudder to maintain the wing perpendicular to the wind direction. | 01-22-2009 |
20100270432 | ROTARY ARCH KITE AND SWIVEL SYSTEM - A rotary arch kite kit may include a rotary arch kite and a system for connecting various segments of the kite. The connecting system may include ground swivels, aerial swivel connectors and static connectors. The ground swivels may be single independent swivels for attaching a handle to the rotary arch kite. The aerial swivel connectors may be double independent swivels for, for example, attaching two lengths of rotary arch kite together. The static connectors may also be used for joining two lengths of rotary arch kite together. The rotary arch kite of the present may include a unique folding and stitching design to permit enhanced rotation and lift. | 10-28-2010 |