US5097789A
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Battery arrangement for small watercraft
Assignee: Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-09-10
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2010-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A battery arrangement in a smaller watercraft is provided wherein the battery is positioned in a compartment located immediately under the seat which is detachably affixed to the hull of the watercraft for affording easy access to the battery for servicing, particularly by a rider of the watercraft. The compartment is preferably watertight and has a top cover which may be detached to obtain direct access to the battery, after the seat is detached.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsunori Oka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/04; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B34/00; B63B34/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A small watercraft comprising a hull portion defining a rider's area at the rear of said hull portion, a seat detachably affixed to said hull portion in said rider's area, releasable latching means for detachably affixing said seat to said hull portion, a first compartment formed in said hull portion, an engine positioned in said first compartment, a second compartment having a detachable top cover and located immediately under said seat in a space formed under said seat, said second compartment being separate from said first compartment, and a battery positioned in said second compartment so as to be easily accessible to a rider for servicing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A small watercraft comprising a hull portion defining a rider's area at the rear of said hull portion, a seat detachably affixed to said hull portion in said rider's area, releasable latching means for detachably affixing said seat to said hull portion, a first compartment formed in said hull portion, an engine positioned in said first compartment, a second compartment having a detachable top cover and located immediately under said seat in a space formed under said seat, said second compartment being separate from said first compartment, and a battery positioned in said second compartment so as to be easily accessible to a rider for servicing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A small watercraft as recited in claim 1, further comprising a press plate above the detachable top cover and a pad positioned between the detachable top cover and said battery for holding said battery in place within said second compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A small watercraft as recited in claim 1, wherein said second compartment is watertight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A small watercraft as recited in claim 1, wherein said releaseable latching means comprises a keeper and a latching member including a latch hook releasably engageable with said keeper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A small watercraft as recited in claim 4, wherein said releaseable latching means further comprises an operator for releasing said latch hook from said keeper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A small watercraft as recited in claim 1, wherein said first compartment is formed forwardly of said seat.
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) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |