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Tow pylon assembly for a watercraft

US9731797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2015
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B32/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tow pylon assembly for a watercraft has a pylon, a base connected to a lower portion of the pylon, the base being configured for connecting the tow pylon assembly to the watercraft, a bollard connected to an upper portion of the pylon, the bollard being configured for attaching a tow rope to the tow pylon assembly, and an equipment holding assembly connected to the pylon. The equipment holding assembly has a resilient member connected to the pylon. The resilient member is configured for holding equipment between the resilient member and the pylon. A personal watercraft having a rear platform and the tow pylon assembly connected to the rear platform is also disclosed.

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