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EP 0427961 A1 19910522 - Spinnaker construction.

Title (en)

Spinnaker construction.

Title (de)

Bauform für Spinnaker.

Title (fr)

Construction de spinnaker.

Publication

EP 0427961 A1 19910522 (DE)

Application

EP 90119588 A 19901012

Priority

DE 3934240 A 19891013

Abstract (en)

The invention describes a spinnaker which is provided with a hole in the centre. The hole can be closed when required. This hole results in optimum flow conditions for the spinnaker in all wind conditions. <IMAGE>

Abstract (de)

Die Erfindung beschreibt einen Spinnaker, der in der Mitte mit einem Loch versehen ist, das bei Bedarf verschlossen werden kann. Durch dieses Loch ergeben sich bei allen Windverhältnissen optimale Strömungsverhältnisse für den Spinnaker.

IPC 1-7

B63H 9/06

IPC 8 full level

B63H 9/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B63H 9/067 (2020.02)

Citation (search report)

[X] FR 83313 E 19640724
[X] FR 1555702 A 19690131
[X] GB 902010 A 19620725 - CARLTON TYRE SAVING CO LTD
[X] FR 1299061 A 19620720

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

DE 3934240 A1 19910418; EP 0427961 A1 19910522

DOCDB simple family (application)

DE 3934240 A 19891013; EP 90119588 A 19901012