US3634897A
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Boat with integral pram
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a boat wherein the cockpit is detachable and forms a pram.
Inventors
- 👤 John Cuccio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:38
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/04; B63B1/08; B63B19/00; B63B19/08; B63B2019/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
In a boat including a hull and a deck, the improvement which comprises: a recess defined by said deck; a removable pram stowable in said recess and forming a cockpit when so stowed for the helmsman of the boat; and means for securing said pram in said recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a boat including a hull and a deck, the improvement which comprises: a recess defined by said deck; a removable pram stowable in said recess and forming a cockpit when so stowed for the helmsman of the boat; and means for securing said pram in said recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said pram includes at least one seat positioned longitudinally of said pram when stowed but selectively positionable transversely thereof for rowing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement of claim 2 wherein one end of said seat is secured to said pram by a double pivot for longitudinal stowage in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said pram includes at least one seat forming a step from said auxiliary deck to said deck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 4 wherein said seat comprises a flotation chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said recess extends through a stern opening and said pram is removable through said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 6 wherein one end of said pram closes said opening when stowed and forms a portion of said stern.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a boat including a hull and a deck, the improvement which comprises: a recess defined by said deck and extending through a stern opening; a pram stowable in said recess and forming an auxiliary deck when so stowed, and removable through said opening; and a removable tiller post extending through said pram for securing said pram in said recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a boat including a hull and a deck, the improvement which comprises: a recess defined by said deck and extending through a stern opening; a pram stowable in said recess and forming an auxiliary deck when so stowed, and removable through said opening; and a removable tiller post extending through said pram for securing said pram in said recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement of claim 8 wherein said boat includes a rudder having first keying means and said tiller post includes second keying means engageable with said first keying means.
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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |