US4631037A
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Pontoon vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-31
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Granted: 1986-12-23
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Expires: 2005-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A self-propelled pontoon aquatic vehicle is presented which comprises a central pontoon having a seat, pedals and steering mechanism thereon. Paddle wheels are located on either side of the pontoon and include an inner tube with cleats fused thereon surrounding a foamed core. Preferably, the pontoon is comprised of a foamed plastic material.
Inventors
- 👤 James Dickens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:02
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H1/00; B63H1/38; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63H16/00; B63H16/08; B63H16/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An aquatic vehicle comprising: central pontoon means adapted to float on water and including an upper surface thereon, said pontoon means being an elongated, non-circular member extending forwardly and rearwardly of a pair of paddle wheel means; seat means attached to said upper surface of said pontoon means; steering means adjacent said seat means and attached to said pontoon means; a rudder pivotably attached to said pontoon means at one end thereof and being connected to said steering means; said pair of paddle wheel means being disposed at opposed locations on either side of said pontoon means and being interconnected by an axle wherein said paddle wheel means are adapted to provide buoyancy and propulsion, said paddle wheel means comprising; a plastic buoyant core; a fluid tight elastomeric inner tube surrounding said core and having fluid therein; an outer tube surrounding said inner tube, said outer tube having cleats thereon; and drive means for dirving said pair of paddle wheel means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An aquatic vehicle comprising: central pontoon means adapted to float on water and including an upper surface thereon, said pontoon means being an elongated, non-circular member extending forwardly and rearwardly of a pair of paddle wheel means; seat means attached to said upper surface of said pontoon means; steering means adjacent said seat means and attached to said pontoon means; a rudder pivotably attached to said pontoon means at one end thereof and being connected to said steering means; said pair of paddle wheel means being disposed at opposed locations on either side of said pontoon means and being interconnected by an axle wherein said paddle wheel means are adapted to provide buoyancy and propulsion, said paddle wheel means comprising; a plastic buoyant core; a fluid tight elastomeric inner tube surrounding said core and having fluid therein; an outer tube surrounding said inner tube, said outer tube having cleats thereon; and drive means for dirving said pair of paddle wheel means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aquatic vechicle of claim 1 wherein: said pontoon means is compressed of a foamed plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aquatic vehicle of claim 1 wherein: said core is comprised of a foamed plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aquatic vehicle of claim 1 including: rim plates disposed on opposed sides of said core.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The aquatic vehicle of claim 4 including: split hose means disposed about the perimeter of said rim plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The aquatic vehicle of claim 1 including: passenger float means detachably and rigidly connected to said central pontoon menas and steering means.
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