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Is a kite patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a kite have been patented many times, but "a kite" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 2,426 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “kite” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 234 best keyword matches we examined, 55 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: OCEAN RODEO SPORTS INC (10), X DEV LLC (6), KITE GEN RES SRL (4), MAKANI TECH LLC (4).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): B63H (97), B64C (65), A63H (57), F03D (52).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a kite
- Strong-wind-resistant kite WO-2021248682-A1 2021 · NANJING LI HANG INDUSTRY INSTITUTE OF BIONIC TECH LIMITED CO
Disclosed is a strong-wind-resistant kite, comprising a kite body (1), a kite framework (4), a longitudinal reinforcing pipe (2), two sections of transverse reinforcing pipes (3) and a wind line (6). The kite framework (4) is fixe…
View on Google Patents - Improved infrastructure for driving kites of a tropospheric wind generator WO-2016129004-A1 2016 · KITE GEN RES SRL
An infrastructure of a tropospheric wind generator is described, comprising a variable geometry system (1) for driving at least one sail (2). The variable geometry system (1) composed of at least one pair of arms (11, 12) adapted …
View on Google Patents - Control system for a windmill kite US-2011025061-A1 2011 · WONGALEA HOLDINGS OTY LTD
A control system for a windmill kite having a platform tethered by at least one tethering line, and supporting a plurality of rotors that provide lift to keep the kite aloft and to generate electrical power. The control system com…
View on Google Patents - Miniature kite frame US-2007084970-A1 2007 · CONCEPTS LLC X
A miniature kite measuring less than ten inches wide and seven inches high, using a single one-piece die-cut polymer frame permanently attached to a miniature kite sail to produce the aerodynamic qualities desired for kites. The p…
View on Google Patents - Control rod for power kites with an integrated winder WO-2007017744-A3 2007 · ROBIN OLIVIER
The invention relates to a control rod system with an integrated winder for a power kit (fig. 1). The control rod comprises: a housing (15) having two opposite openings (2A, 2B) and one, two, three or more openings in front (2C, 2…
View on Google Patents - Control and fixing device for the sail of a kite US-7017860-B2 2006 · ROYANNAIS ARIELLE
A control and safety device of a kite wing comprises a stiffening member 11 arranged at each tip of the wing 1 between sliding means 9 A, 9 B to allow a sliding pre-line 8 A to pass through and to maintain a predetermined d…
View on Google Patents - Improved safety system for a steerable 4-line kite WO-2005023631-A2 2005 · CLEEMANN CORNELIA
Disclosed is a device for kite surfing with pneumatically inflated, stiffened steerable kites. Kite surfing is a water sport which is comparable to windsurfing; however, a steerable kite is used as a sail. The safety systems of co…
View on Google Patents - Windmill kite US-6781254-B2 2004
A kite having a flying platform including a plurality of mill rotors, at least one tethering line maintaining the platform at a substantially fixed geographical location, at least one dynamo on the platform drive connected to the …
View on Google Patents - Device and method for securing movable sections of wind indicator devices and kites US-6592424-B1 2003 · GO FLY A KITE
The invention discloses colorful wind indicator toys and kites having an improved mechanism for securing a hollow rotatable rod containing mechanisms for various rotatable wind collecting parts of the wind indicators and kites. Mo…
View on Google Patents - Wind resistance control device for elliptical traction kites WO-2004000644-A1 2003 · BOUSQUET MICHEL
The invention relates to a wind resistance control device for elliptical traction kites. More specifically, the invention relates to a device that is used to turn a kite resting on the leading edge thereof over onto its back, to n…
View on Google Patents - Control line assembly for kites US-6520454-B2 2003
A kite control assembly permitting arch-type kites with four attachment points to be flown with two control lines and further including changeable length line elements which may be set to cause particular performance by the kite u…
View on Google Patents - Winding device for a kite-retaining yarn WO-0160475-A3 2002 · BALLU ARNAUD
The invention concerns a winding device for a flexible kite-retaining yarn, comprising a grip bar (2) equipped with a rotary winder (14) for winding and unwinding gradually the length of line desired by the pilot. The winder (14) …
View on Google Patents - Board for traction by a sailwing or a kite WO-0107315-A1 2001 · COPELLO MARCO
The invention concerns a board designed for traction by a sailwing or a kite, enabling to optimise the manoeuvrability and capacity of sailing upwind. The shape of said novel board is characterised by a transverse symmetrical axis…
View on Google Patents - Ambidextrous reel assembly for simultaneously controlling cord windings of multiple kites flying in unison US-6241191-B1 2001
An ambidextrous reel assembly for simultaneously controlling cord windings of multiple kites flying in unison that includes a frame, a spindle, and a crank. The frame forms a rectangular configuration, with one short member thereo…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a kite been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.