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Method and apparatus for insta fill wake system

US8857356B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4984
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A Method and Apparatus for Insta Fill Wake System have been disclosed. By using a gate that can be positioned as closed, flood, and drain and deployable on a boat, controlled filling/emptying/holding of water in ballast tanks is possible without the use of pumps.

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