US3710408A
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Circular watercraft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A saucer shaped water craft hull has a plurality of sockets which make it readily adaptable to many different uses and applications.
Inventors
- 👤 H Sorenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:27
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/04; B63B1/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A generally circular saucer-shaped hull for a watercraft comprising a centrally positioned circularly-shaped disk plate with curved convex outside walls rising therefrom, a plurality of adaptors or sockets and a well means formed in said hull, first adaptors and well means being located at approximately the junction between said disk and said curved walls aligned along a diameter center line of said circle, said first adaptors or sockets being positioned inside said hull to receive and support rods or masts for seats or sail, a second adaptor extending below said hull and forming a single channel centrally located along said diameter center line on the bottom of said hull to receive and support keels and weights in a longitudinal alignment along the diameter center line of the boat, and said well means being positioned on said diameter center line between the gunwale and the center of the boat, said well means providing a support member for an outboard motor having its propeller aligned with said channel whereby said keel acts as a fin in cooperation with said propeller for giving said boat a preferred direction of travel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A generally circular saucer-shaped hull for a watercraft comprising a centrally positioned circularly-shaped disk plate with curved convex outside walls rising therefrom, a plurality of adaptors or sockets and a well means formed in said hull, first adaptors and well means being located at approximately the junction between said disk and said curved walls aligned along a diameter center line of said circle, said first adaptors or sockets being positioned inside said hull to receive and support rods or masts for seats or sail, a second adaptor extending below said hull and forming a single channel centrally located along said diameter center line on the bottom of said hull to receive and support keels and weights in a longitudinal alignment along the diameter center line of the boat, and said well means being positioned on said diameter center line between the gunwale and the center of the boat, said well means providing a support member for an outboard motor having its propeller aligned with said channel whereby said keel acts as a fin in cooperation with said propeller for giving said boat a preferred direction of travel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The watercraft of claim 1 wherein a third of said adaptors comprises sockets or openings formed in and passing through said hull.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The watercraft of claim 2 and a plug for sealing said opening when not in use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The watercraft of claim 3 wherein said plug is a screw and a resilient ''''O'''' ring sealed under the head of said plug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The watercraft of claim 2 wherein said opening comprising said well extends from below the hull up through the inside of the hull to a level higher than the water line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The watercraft of claim 5 and means for sealing the bottom of said well with a transparent plate when said well is not in use for supporting an outboard motor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |