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US8616142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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69References

41Claims

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Assignee

LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC. · US

Inventors

Tom B. Eckert · Henderson, US
Tim Niemier · Bellingham, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 1, 2011
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63B2001/201
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one example, a watercraft is provided that includes a body. The body has a hull and a ramp that slopes downwardly toward a back of the hull. Additionally, a reverse chine geometry is incorporated in a portion of the bottom of the hull. Finally, one or more projections extend downward from the bottom of the hull.

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