Ships – Hatches and covers – Inflatable gaskets
Patent
1987-02-09
1989-03-14
Barefoot, Galen
Ships
Hatches and covers
Inflatable gaskets
114211, 49476, B63B 1914
Patent
active
048116807
ABSTRACT:
A deck hatch assembly for marine craft is formed in the upper deck surface of the marine craft on the port and starboard sides. A submerged surface is integrally formed in the upper deck surface, being provided with a hatch opening surrounded by a raised peripheral ridge. The raised ridge, together with the submerged surface and the upper deck surface, forms a drain channel for directing water away from the stern of the marine craft. A pivotably mounted hatch cover is provided for normally sealing and closing off the hatch opening. The hatch cover may be raised upwardly from the bulkhead of the marine craft toward the stern for the purpose of providing ventilation to below deck compartments and for allowing access to the upper deck surface from below deck areas. A pair of gas spring assemblies is provided for positively and automatically retaining the hatch cover in the closed, or any one of a number of open positions. The hatch cover, in the closed position, is completely flush with the upper deck surface and is adapted to conform to the configuration of any deck, including styling lines thereof.
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Avila Stephen P.
Barefoot Galen
Donzi Marine Corporation
Gerken Karen M.
Hoffman Martin P.
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