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Automatic bimini top

US8752498B1 · kind B1 · utility

39Cited by
6References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2012
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

An adjustable watercraft awning includes a first base, a second base, a first frame member, a second frame member, an actuator, and a flexible cover. The first base is adapted to mount on a first side of a watercraft, and the second base is adapted to mount on a second side of the watercraft. The first frame member is pivotally coupled to a rear region of each of the first and second bases, and is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The second frame member is pivotally coupled to a front region of each of the first and second bases, and is continuously movable between a lowered position and a first raised position and also between the first raised position and a second raised position. The actuator is coupled to transmit mechanical power to the second frame member only.

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