US5076190A
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Small watercraft
Assignee: Kawasaki Motors Ltd
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Filing: 1990-10-29
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2010-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A watercraft has a center part of the aft deck protruding upwardly to form a saddle, and the top of the deck in front of and on both sides of said saddle is formed into a continuous U-shaped stepping surface so that the operator sitting on the saddle can operate the craft with his/her legs stretched forward. Preferably, the lower part of the saddle is formed into an engine compartment so as to collectively arrange an engine, an oil tank, a muffler and other auxiliary parts inside the engine compartment. The fore portion of the hull may be formed into an equipment compartment and a fuel tank compartment, and a hatch cover may be installed over the opening of the equipment compartment so that the opening can be opened and closed by pivoting the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukio Iikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:58
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A watercraft comprising a hull and a deck, said hull having a fore portion and an aft portion, and said deck having a center and two longitudinally extending sides, said deck being on said aft portion of said hull, a steering bar installed in said fore portion of the hull, water jet propulsion device in said aft portionn of the bottom of said hull and adapted to be maneuvered by an operator on said deck and holding said steering bar, said center of said deck protruding upwardly so as to form a saddle having a front and two sides, a continuous U-shaped step being formed on said deck in front of and on both sides of said saddle, and two upwardly extending fins formed on said deck on the outside of said two longitudinally extending sides, said fins extending from said aft portion of said hull, said saddle being formed into an engine compartment, and an engine, an oil tank, a muffler and other auxiliary parts collectively arranged in said engine compartment, the forward portion of said hull being formed into an equipment compartment and a fuel tank compartment, an opening being provided at the top of said equipment compartment, and an openable hatch cover being mounted to said opening so as to be opened and closed by pivoting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A watercraft comprising a hull and a deck, said hull having a fore portion and an aft portion, and said deck having a center and two longitudinally extending sides, said deck being on said aft portion of said hull, a steering bar installed in said fore portion of the hull, water jet propulsion device in said aft portionn of the bottom of said hull and adapted to be maneuvered by an operator on said deck and holding said steering bar, said center of said deck protruding upwardly so as to form a saddle having a front and two sides, a continuous U-shaped step being formed on said deck in front of and on both sides of said saddle, and two upwardly extending fins formed on said deck on the outside of said two longitudinally extending sides, said fins extending from said aft portion of said hull, said saddle being formed into an engine compartment, and an engine, an oil tank, a muffler and other auxiliary parts collectively arranged in said engine compartment, the forward portion of said hull being formed into an equipment compartment and a fuel tank compartment, an opening being provided at the top of said equipment compartment, and an openable hatch cover being mounted to said opening so as to be opened and closed by pivoting.
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) | 1994-12-30 | 1995-07-01 | 1995-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-30 | 1999-07-01 | 1999-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-30 | 2003-07-01 | 2003-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |