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Mountable towed water craft

US5713773A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 1996
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 19, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B34/52
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mountable, towable water craft has a single-chambered, inflatable body. The inflatable body includes a full and an upper surface attached to the hull. The hull has a bulge for increasing low speed planing. The upper surface has an aft portion that forms two longitudinal and substantially parallel wells. A cowling is attached to the upper of surface of the inflatable body. The cowling includes reinforceably attached handles, and the inflatable body includes reinforceably attached rope connectors. The vehicle also includes an optional tear-resistant fabric shell.

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