Ships – Floating platform – Float assembly
Patent
1996-09-30
1998-10-20
Swinehart, Ed L.
Ships
Floating platform
Float assembly
114362, B63B 3544
Patent
active
058231323
ABSTRACT:
A structural deck (1) has watertight flotation (2, 16, 18, 20) and structural resistors (8) to movement in water and wave-resistance. Wave-resistance also is resistant to movement in water. Railing sections (11) which are convertible to ladders, steps (13) and ramps (22) are provided in addition to fixed railing (10) and drop-down or removable railing as desired. Furnishing and fixtures for swimming, diving, fishing, eating, entertainment and weather protection (25, 26, 27) can be attached as desired. Powered propulsion (4, 5, 21, 23, 24) is provided for slow and convenient movement for repositioning in bodies of water. Construction can be sectional (17, 18, 20) for convenient assembly and disassembly.
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Livingston, Esq. Edward M.
Swinehart Ed L.
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