Elevated dock
US8627778B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/613
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elevated dock designed to lift boats out of the water when not in use is provided because storing a boat in the water exposes the boat to contaminants in both fresh and salt water. These contaminants attach to the bottom of the boat severely impeding the performance of the boat. Cleaning these contaminants off of the boat is time consuming and costly. Repeated cleaning of the boat will eventually result in damage to the hull. The elevated dock uses polymer to form adjustable pontoons that can easily be fitted to a variety of sizes and styles of boats. An embodiment of the elevated dock uses an articulated set of pontoons for lifting sailboats. The elevated dock can be deployed completely independent of the dock, eliminating unwanted stress to the dock. The unique gusset design, free-floating feature, articulated pontoon option coupled with the unique manner in which the pontoon length, width and volume can be adjusted for various boat types and sizes.
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