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Boat having a tower

US8205571B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B17/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A boat has a hull and a deck is disposed on the hull. A tower is connected to the deck. The tower has a top. The top has at least one storage compartment defined therein. A canopy is connected to the top, the canopy has at least one frame member and a canvas connected to the at least one frame member. The canopy has an extended position and a retracted position. The canvas and the at least one frame member are disposed at least in part in the storage compartment of the top when the canopy is in the retracted position. A boat having a tower with a top and a canopy attached thereto is also disclosed where the tower is movable between a first position and a second position.

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