Access devices for inflatable and other boats

Details Access devices for inflatable and other boats Access devices for inflatable and other boats

2006-01-06

2008-09-09

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Boarding aids

C114S343000, C441S039000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421970

ABSTRACT:
Equipment for entering and exiting boats is addressed. Generally, the equipment is in the form of “divers' doors” for inflatable or similar boats. However, unlike existing inflatable doors, the doors discussed herein need not necessarily inflate. Instead, they may be formed as flaps moveable between closed and open positions. Ramped rub strakes or other aspects of the boats may assist in diverting water away from any gaps present when the flaps are closed but the boats are travelling at significant speeds.

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