Patent · US Expired

Seat arrangement for watercraft

US5915329A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
14References
41Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1996
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B34/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A straddle-type seat for a personal watercraft includes an operator seating portion and a juxtaposed passenger seating portion. A generally incurved seat support is provided between the operator seating portion and the passenger seating portion. The seat support includes a generally vertical rear face that provides back support for an occupant facing rearward in the passenger seating portion during operation or servicing of the watercraft and a generally incurved front face that includes a transversely extending member for supporting an occupant sitting in the operator seating portion during operation of the watercraft.

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