A hooded kite, which is an improvement over the conventional sled type kite, comprises a central panel, or canopy, of light-weight sheet material, generally in a rectangular shape. It has two long sides. A hood is provided which is generally made of the same material as the canopy, and is in a trapezoidal...http://www.google.com/patents/US4243191?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4243191 - Hooded kite