Patent · US Expired

Watercraft seat suspension

US5603281A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
6References
16Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 1995
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B29/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a personal recreational watercraft, an improvement resides in a suspension mechanism, which permits greater maneuverability and stability, and reduces driver fatigue. To overcome the strong forces, a suspension system is employed which permits up and down vertical movement, while resisting lateral movement and torsional forces. The suspension apparatus also reduces shock effects caused by choppy or rough water.

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