Boat with a peripheral float, particularly inflatable life raft
US7918698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B27/146
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a boat (1) with a general contour defined by a periphery of predetermined shape and comprising a float (2) closed on itself along the periphery and formed by at least one floating tube (3); this tube is longer than this periphery and extends locally within the periphery towards the inside (INT) of the boat and has a curved portion (5) with a concavity turned towards the outside (EXT) and defining a re-entrant zone (7); a tent fabric (15) is fixed, along the periphery defining the general contour of the boat, to the tube except for the portion (5) defining the re-entrant zone (7).
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