Multihull watercraft
US11420715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2231/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A watercraft includes: a central frame; a deck supported by the central frame; and first and second lateral hulls laterally spaced apart from one another, the central frame being disposed at least in part laterally between the first and second lateral hulls. Each of the lateral hulls includes: a plurality of lower hull panels mounted to the central frame, at least part of an outer surface of each lower hull panel forming a running surface of the watercraft; a plurality of braces connected between the central frame, the plurality of lower hull panels and the deck; and at least one buoyant element received in and substantially filling a space defined between the lower hull panels and the deck. Each brace includes: an inner mount connected to the central frame, a lower mount connected to at least one lower hull panel, and an upper mount connected to the deck.
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