1978-06-01
1980-10-07
Kazenske, Edward R.
9 13, 9 15, B63C 902
Patent
active
042259932
ABSTRACT:
A substantially circular, round lifeboat provided with a flat bottom surface and upwardly curved sides, the interior of the boat being provided with a series of concentrically arranged seats for the passengers, mostly near the bottom of the boat to provide a low center of gravity, the boat having a fiber glass hull and a fiber glass covered styrofoam interior in order that it be strong and sturdy, while being relatively light in weight, with the capability of each boat being molded in two pieces (hull section and seat and rib section) and joined together, the upper perimeter of the boat having a plurality of spaced-apart arms for supporting transparent plastic panels which extend upwardly and thus increase the free-board, the arms also providing support for a plurality of curved supporting ribs arranged in a dome-shaped fashion to support a suitable cloth material to form a complete cover for the open upper portion of the boat. With the arms stored in down position and the ribs stored in back of the upper seats, 8-10 or more lifeboats may be stacked in a convenient area of the vessel, like soup bowls and may be covered.
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Douglas Winston H.
Kazenske Edward R.
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