Human powered catamaran-styled watercraft and methods
US11952086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2016/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and methods according to the present invention provides a human powered catamaran-styled watercraft and methods of configuring and operating the watercraft. The watercraft generally comprises at least one hull in communication with a folding collapsible frame, wherein in the frame comprises a center rack pivotally joining hulls of hull sets to provide for common pivoting of the hulls during articulation of the watercraft, thereby the hulls and frame are in further communication through a at least one pivot pad which provides for slidable pivoting of the hulls during articulation of the watercraft. A method of folding and reversibly extending the watercraft to provide for optimized storage is provided. A method of operation of the watercraft to provide for articulation of the watercraft is provided.
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