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Device, system, structure, method, computer program product and control system

US8156886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B23/28
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Device (10) or apparatus for launching at least one boat (12) from a structure (14), that is at least partially surrounded by water (16), into the water. The device (10) comprises at least one launch ramp (18) and means to effect translational displacement of said at least one launch ramp (18) when the device (10) has been mounted on said structure (14) in order to enable the position of said at least one launch ramp (18) to be changed before launching said at least one boat (12) into the water (16).

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