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Sponson for watercraft

US6675732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2001
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2001/186
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sponson for a watercraft includes a nose; a trailing end; and a base extending between the nose and the trailing end; wherein the base is non-linear in shape in a direction from the nose to the trailing end. The sponson can include an outboard surface extending between the nose and the trailing end; wherein the outboard surface is configured to reduce the water pressure during cornering.

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