Convertible top for yacht

US7958839B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Talaria Company · US

Inventors

• John Donahue · Portsmouth, US
• David L. Draper · Hamburg, US
• John Eustis · Saunderstown, US
• Keith S. Attee · Ellsworth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 11, 2010
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2011
• Expiry date: Jan 11, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/202
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A retractable convertible top for a pleasure craft, including a canvas type fabric and stowable linkage mechanism, is described. This convertible top may be fully deployed and retracted automatically to provide a quick and efficient means of providing shelter for the open cabin of a pleasure craft while still allowing easy entrance and egress from the cabin when the top is fully deployed. The convertible top may be fully stowable within a small volume storage bin with watertight covers. The stowage bin may be integrated into the craft. The craft's existing hydraulic and control systems may be utilized to automatically deploy and retract the convertible top.