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Personal watercraft with deflector

US7699010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2008
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

A personal watercraft is disclosed having a hull and a sub-deck disposed on the hull. The hull and sub-deck together form a hull and sub-deck (HSD) assembly. An engine is disposed in the HSD assembly. A propulsion system is connected to the hull and operatively connected to the engine. A deck is disposed above the sub-deck. The deck has a pedestal. A straddle-type seat is disposed on the pedestal. A helm assembly is operatively connected to the propulsion system and disposed at least in part forwardly of the straddle-type seat. A deflector is disposed on the HSD assembly and extends outwardly therefrom. The deflector is disposed at least in part forwardly of a forward-most portion of the deck. A personal watercraft having only a hull and a deck is also disclosed.

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