Floating dock section
US6179525A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/38
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating dock section that is secure, economical and durable and can be coupled together with a similar type section by a connecting member that fits into a socket of the dock section. Each connecting member has flanges that fit into receiving sockets of two adjacent dock sections to form a dock of a preferred configuration so that the dock sections can be arranged in a plethora of configurations. Modular pieces for end posts and other accessories can be added. The bottom surface of the dock section includes a plurality of rectangularly shaped closely spaced apart troughs that are in a parallel alignment with one another.
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