Ships – Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to... – Having hydrofoil
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)
Ships
Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...
Having hydrofoil
C114S274000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07047901
ABSTRACT:
A motorized hydrofoil water craft that has a substantially horizontally disposed flotation device that may be configured to receive an adult human in a prone, sitting or standing position. The craft includes a hydro foil, a motor, and a steering mechanism. The hydrofoil may have various configurations and be detachable, while the motor may be electric and have an associated battery that is situated underwater in use. The steering mechanism may include a canard and be configured for vertical movement of the canard. Several embodiments are disclosed.
REFERENCES:
patent: 857951 (1907-06-01), Meacham
patent: 2593806 (1952-04-01), Steele
patent: 2931332 (1960-04-01), Hebrank
patent: 3456613 (1969-07-01), Smith
patent: 3465704 (1969-09-01), Baker
patent: 3650234 (1972-03-01), Goudy
patent: 3722450 (1973-03-01), Arimura
patent: 4349340 (1982-09-01), Hoffmann
patent: 4711195 (1987-12-01), Shutt
patent: 4972792 (1990-11-01), Yokoyama et al.
patent: 5083948 (1992-01-01), Grobson
patent: 5117776 (1992-06-01), Thrope
patent: 5136961 (1992-08-01), Follett
patent: 5362264 (1994-11-01), Parant
patent: 5413066 (1995-05-01), Spencer, Jr. et al.
patent: 5448963 (1995-09-01), Gallington
patent: 5471942 (1995-12-01), Miller et al.
patent: 6178905 (2001-01-01), Dynes et al.
patent: 6409560 (2002-06-01), Austin
patent: 6468118 (2002-10-01), Chen
Adamson Steven J.
Swinehart Ed
LandOfFree
Motorized hydrofoil device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Motorized hydrofoil device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Motorized hydrofoil device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3536144