Fin for oscillating foil propulsion system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7637791
APP PUB NO 20070032144A1
SERIAL NO

11499179

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A human propelled watercraft having a pair of flexible fins extending into the water each adapted to oscillate through an arcurate path in a generally transverse direction with respect to the central longitudinal dimension of said watercraft. Pedals are provided for applying input force whereby as input force is applied, the flexible fins can twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the watercraft while moving in both directions along the arcurate path. Each of the fins preferably have a generally squared off top and an outer area of harder rubber than the inner area. Preferably, each of the fins is provided with adjustable tensioning at the trailing edge.

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HOBIE CAT IP LLC17177 N LAUREL PARK DR SUITE 236 LIVONIA MI 48152

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Czarnowski, James T Encinitas, US 5 105
Ketterman, Gregory S Vista, US 7 151

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