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Window housing for use with thru-hull fittings

US7373894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C11/49
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a window housing for use in combination with a transducer style thru-hull fitting. The window housing is sealingly attached to the thru-hull fitting by use of a first securement cap. The window housing having a window panel positioned adjacent to the outer side surface of the vessel hull. A tubular shaped light assembly preferably housing LED's may be inserted into the window housing and secured thereto by the use of a second securement cap. Alternatively a tubular shaped camera assembly may be inserted into the window housing and secured thereto by the use of a second securement cap.

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