20240010299. RIGID WATERCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE PORTION simplified abstract (Joy Sports Co., Ltd.)
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RIGID WATERCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE PORTION
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Inventor(s)
Peter James Murphy of Chon Buri Province (TH)
RIGID WATERCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE PORTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240010299 titled 'RIGID WATERCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE PORTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a watercraft with a central platform that can be connected to a bow portion and a stern portion to create a rigid hull. The central platform has an upper flange and a lower flange that extend around its outer perimeter, separated by a recessed pocket. An air-inflatable tube is fitted around at least a portion of the central platform, and when inflated, it is partially received within the recessed pocket. The central platform and the air-inflatable tube have locking elements that engage with each other.
- The watercraft has a central platform that can be connected to form a rigid hull.
- The central platform has upper and lower flanges separated by a recessed pocket.
- An air-inflatable tube is fitted around the central platform and partially received within the recessed pocket when inflated.
- The central platform and the air-inflatable tube have locking elements for engagement.
Potential Applications:
- Recreational watercraft
- Rescue or emergency watercraft
- Military watercraft
Problems Solved:
- Provides a rigid hull structure for stability and durability.
- The air-inflatable tube adds buoyancy and impact resistance.
- The locking elements ensure secure connection between the central platform and the air-inflatable tube.
Benefits:
- Versatile and adaptable design for various water activities.
- Easy assembly and disassembly for transportation and storage.
- Enhanced safety and stability on the water.
Original Abstract Submitted
a watercraft includes a central platform having a bow portion and a stern portion removably connectable to each other to define a rigid hull. the central platform further includes an upper flange and a lower flange each extending around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central platform. the upper flange and the lower flange are separated by a recessed pocket. the watercraft further includes an air-inflatable tube fitted around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central platform. when inflated, the air-inflatable tube is at least partially received within the recessed pocket. at least one first locking element is provided on the central platform and at least one second locking element is provided on the air-inflatable tube. the at least one first locking element and the at least one second locking element are configured for locking engagement with each other.
