Variable geometry fin

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8534211
APP PUB NO 20110132246A1
SERIAL NO

12884970

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A variable geometry fin for use in a ship stabilization system is provided. A stabilization element adapted to extend below the water line of a ship. The stabilization element has a foil body and a trailing edge assembly extending from inside of the foil body. The trailing edge assembly includes an extension body having two opposing surfaces, a trailing edge attached to an end of the extension body, a vortex generator having protrusions and/or recesses on the two opposing surfaces, and at least one support guide located on an outboard side of the extension body. A deploy mechanism is attached to the foil body and the trailing edge assembly. The trailing edge assembly extends rearwardly from the foil body producing an additional surface area.

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NAIAD MARITIME GROUP INC50 PARROTT DRIVE SHELTON CT 06484

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pappas, Christopher M Saint Leonard, US 9 70
Venables, John D Monroe, US 17 126

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