US3116708A
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Multiple hull water craft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Percy H Gardhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:34
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B1/14; B63B2001/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A WATER CRAFT COMPRISING, A FIRST HULL, A SECOND HULL SPACED SIDEWISE FROM SAID FIRST HULL, SAID HULLS EACH HAVING A BOTTOM, FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID HULLS ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS, CROSS MEMBERS SPANNING SAID HULLS LEADING TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS, AND SECOND PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID CROSS MEMBERS ENGAGING SAID FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID HULLS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CROSS MEMBERS AND SAID HULLS AT A POINT ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS FOR ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HULLS RELATIVE TO SAID CROSS MEMBERS AND RELATIVE TO WATER; CROSS MEMBER LOADS PLACED ON SAID HULLS BEING ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS ON SAID ADJACENT FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS PROVIDING SAID HULLS WITH A LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY RELATIVE TO WATER DISPLACEMENT AND BUOYANCY PROVIDING SAID HULLS WITH SELF-STABILIZING CHARACTERISTICS REGARDLESS OF THE HEIGHT OF THE LOAD ABOVE SAID HULLS AND THE WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A WATER CRAFT COMPRISING, A FIRST HULL, A SECOND HULL SPACED SIDEWISE FROM SAID FIRST HULL, SAID HULLS EACH HAVING A BOTTOM, FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID HULLS ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS, CROSS MEMBERS SPANNING SAID HULLS LEADING TO A POINT ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS, AND SECOND PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID CROSS MEMBERS ENGAGING SAID FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS ON SAID HULLS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CROSS MEMBERS AND SAID HULLS AT A POINT ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS FOR ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HULLS RELATIVE TO SAID CROSS MEMBERS AND RELATIVE TO WATER; CROSS MEMBER LOADS PLACED ON SAID HULLS BEING ADJACENT SAID BOTTOMS OF SAID HULLS ON SAID ADJACENT FIRST PIVOT MEMBERS PROVIDING SAID HULLS WITH A LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY RELATIVE TO WATER DISPLACEMENT AND BUOYANCY PROVIDING SAID HULLS WITH SELF-STABILIZING CHARACTERISTICS REGARDLESS OF THE HEIGHT OF THE LOAD ABOVE SAID HULLS AND THE WATER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |