Watercraft self-rescue reentry device
US10752326B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A watercraft self-rescue reentry device configured to facilitate a reentry of a user into a watercraft is disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, the watercraft self-rescue reentry device includes at least one pole member, the at least one pole member including at least one attachment device for attaching the at least one pole member to the watercraft; a foot step coupled to the at least one pole member, the foot step configured to accommodate a foot of a user stepping thereon while the user is attempting to reenter the watercraft from water surrounding the watercraft; and a water anchor device coupled to the at least one pole member, the water anchor device configured to resist a moment applied to the at least one pole member by the user stepping on the foot step by means of the water anchor device being at least partially immersed in the water.
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