Patents Assigned to Larnaston, Ltd.
  • Sails
    Patent number: RE33044
    Abstract: This invention is an improved sail which uses wedge-shaped panels on the luff with warp threads running the length of the wedges. By properly proportioning the wedges, luff tension is distributed through the centroid of the .[.jib.]. .Iadd.sail .Iaddend.triangle and thus controls draft position and leading edge flatness. The result is a broader wind range sail with longer optimum performance life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Larnaston, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Bandy