Fin for oscillating foil propulsion system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9540086
APP PUB NO 20090311926A1
SERIAL NO

12583285

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A watercraft having propulsion means extending below the water line comprising a pair of flexible fins each adapted to oscillate through an arcuate path in a generally transverse direction across the central longitudinal dimension of the watercraft. As input force is applied, the fins twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust while moving in both directions along the arcurate path. Each of the fine have a generally squared off top and preferably an outer area of harder rubber than the inner area. Each of the fins can be adjusted at the trailing edge to provide adjustable tensioning of 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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