Hatch assembly for a marine vessel

Details Hatch assembly for a marine vessel Hatch assembly for a marine vessel

1996-02-13

1997-10-14

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Hatches and covers

Inflatable gaskets

16285, 49386, 49398, 494761, 494841, 114178, B63B 1914

Patent

active

056760825

ABSTRACT:
A hatch assembly includes a first frame member having a generally J-shaped cross-section with a longitudinal extending or upright position and a generally parallel lip portion which is separated from the longitudinal portion by a horizontal section or riser. The assembly also includes a second frame member rotatably fixed to the first frame member. The second frame member includes a pair of elastomer seals fixed thereto so that a first of the seals engages the longitudinal portion of the J-shaped frame while the second seal engages the lip. The second frame member also includes a vent or small opening between the seals and a cavity for receiving any airborne water which passes through the vent. This vent is also constructed and arranged to drain air our of the cabin. In addition, the hatch assembly includes a hidden counterweight.

REFERENCES:
patent: 957603 (1910-05-01), Ellis
patent: 3181204 (1965-05-01), Muessel
patent: 4363350 (1982-12-01), Beckerer
patent: 4385580 (1983-05-01), Davidson
patent: 5231948 (1993-08-01), Malmanger et al.
patent: 5301390 (1994-04-01), Cleal

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