Raised seating system for a personal watercraft
US12077077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2029/043
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal watercraft has a hull, a deck, a motor, a motor control unit operatively connected to the motor for controlling at least one parameter associated with the motor, a seat assembly including a seat portion selectively connected to the deck, and a raised seating system including a seat support selectively connected to the deck for selectively supporting the seat portion above the deck. A sensor is connected to at least one of the hull and the deck and is communicating with the motor control unit. In response to the seat support being connected to the deck, the sensor detects a presence of the seat support, and in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the seat support, the motor control unit limits at least one of the at least one parameter associated with the motor. A method for adjusting performance of a personal watercraft is also provided.
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