Wingsail
The wingsail as shown in the accompanying figures comprises of an operatively upper end plate, an operatively lower end plate and an aerofoil extending between the operatively upper and lower end plates. The aerofoil of the wingsail comprises a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being inclined operatively forwardly as it extends between the operatively lower end plate and the operatively upper end plate.
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The ornamental design for a wingsail, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 5, 2013
Date of Patent: Dec 30, 2014
Inventor: Robert Reginald Bray (Gauteng)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia M Chin
Application Number: 29/471,766