US4365580A
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Hull construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-13
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2001-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A composite hull construction for boats and the like is disclosed. A rigid inner box-like structure of steel or aluminum is provided and acts as the main structural element of the hull, a rigid synthetic foam core being intimately bonded to the exterior surfaces thereof. The exterior surface of the foam material is easily formed as desired to define the outer configuration of the hull and a layer of resin impregnated glass fibers is layed-up over the foam to provide a protective outer skin for the hull.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther H. Blount
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:05
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; B63; B63B; B63B5/00; B63B5/24; B29K; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/06; B32B2311/00; B32B2311/24; B32B2311/30; B32B2315/00; B32B2315/08; B32B2315/085; B32B2375/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A hull construction for a marine vessel and the like comprising: (a) a metallic inner hull structure of box-like configuration having an elongated bottom wall and upstanding side walls, said inner hull structure being of sufficient rigidity to provide substantially the sole load bearing supporting skeletal structure for said hull construction and defining an inner area in said vessel for receiving a cargo and the like; (b) a rigid synthetic foam core which is adhered to the outer surfaces of said inner hull structure and thereby encases said inner hull structure, the outer surfaces of said core substantially defining an outer configuration of said hull construction; and (c) outer skin means adhered to the outer surfaces of said core, said skin means substantially covering the outer surfaces of said core to provide a protective covering therefore but not providing structural support necessary to maintain the structural rigidity of said hull construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A hull construction for a marine vessel and the like comprising: (a) a metallic inner hull structure of box-like configuration having an elongated bottom wall and upstanding side walls, said inner hull structure being of sufficient rigidity to provide substantially the sole load bearing supporting skeletal structure for said hull construction and defining an inner area in said vessel for receiving a cargo and the like; (b) a rigid synthetic foam core which is adhered to the outer surfaces of said inner hull structure and thereby encases said inner hull structure, the outer surfaces of said core substantially defining an outer configuration of said hull construction; and (c) outer skin means adhered to the outer surfaces of said core, said skin means substantially covering the outer surfaces of said core to provide a protective covering therefore but not providing structural support necessary to maintain the structural rigidity of said hull construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hull construction of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of longitudinal members secured to the outer surfaces of said inner structure to increase the rigidity thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The hull construction of claim 1, further comprising deck means secured to the upper periphery of said inner structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hull construction of claim 3, further comprising super structure securing means attached to said deck means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
In the hull construction of claim 1, said outer skin means being further characterized as comprising a resin impregnated glass fiber outer shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the hull construction of claim 1, said synthetic foam core being polyurethane foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the hull construction of claim 1, said metallic inner hull being aluminum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the hull construction of claim 1, said metallic inner hull being steel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the hull construction of claim 1 said inner hull structure being substantially free of compound curves.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of constructing a hull for a marine vessel and the like comprising: (a) forming a metallic inner hull structure of box-like configuration having an enlongated bottom wall and upstanding side walls, said inner hull structure being of sufficient rigidity to provide substantially the sole load bearing supporting skeletal structure for said hull construction and defining an inner area in said vessel for receiving a cargo and the like; (b) applying an uncured hardening-type synthetic foam material to the outer surface of said inner hull structure to thereby encase said inner hull structure in a foam core; (c) allowing said foam core to cure; (d) forming said core to define an outer configuration of said hull; and (e) applying an outer skin to said core, said skin substantially covering said core and providing a protective outer covering therefor but not providing structural support necessary to maintain the structural rigidity of said hull construction.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of constructing a hull for a marine vessel and the like comprising: (a) forming a metallic inner hull structure of box-like configuration having an enlongated bottom wall and upstanding side walls, said inner hull structure being of sufficient rigidity to provide substantially the sole load bearing supporting skeletal structure for said hull construction and defining an inner area in said vessel for receiving a cargo and the like; (b) applying an uncured hardening-type synthetic foam material to the outer surface of said inner hull structure to thereby encase said inner hull structure in a foam core; (c) allowing said foam core to cure; (d) forming said core to define an outer configuration of said hull; and (e) applying an outer skin to said core, said skin substantially covering said core and providing a protective outer covering therefor but not providing structural support necessary to maintain the structural rigidity of said hull construction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 10, further comprising the step of securing a plurality of longitudinal members to the outer surface of said inner hull prior to applying said foam material thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 10, further comprising the step of securing a deck to the upper edges of said box-like structure prior to applying said core.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of attaching a plurality of super structure brackets to said deck prior to applying said core.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 10, said inner hull being of aluminum.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
10 words
In the method of claim 10, said core being polyurethane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the method of claim 10, said skin being a resin impregnated glass fiber skin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the method of claim 10, said inner hull structure further characterized as being substantially free of compound curves.
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