Waterborne craft and fin incorporating air conduits for drag reduction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9003990
APP PUB NO 20120103240A1
SERIAL NO

13319161

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The invention comprises a waterborne craft having a hull, board or base, and a fin, keel, centerboard or the like. One or more air conduits exit the hull, board or base at or adjacent at least one side of the fin, keel or centerboard, or exit the fin, keel, or centerboard, excluding the leading edge of the fin, keel or centerboard in use, in a position such that the conduit in use provides or the conduits in use provide air to a position at or adjacent at least one side of the fin, keel or centerboard.

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JONES CAMERON GRANTNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jones, Cameron Grant Auckland, NZ 2 16

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