Ships – Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to... – Pontoon structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)
Ships
Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...
Pontoon structure
C114S061200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07870830
ABSTRACT:
A pontoon with an improved running surface and methods for construction the same are provided. The pontoon comprises an interior concave main running surface formed along the longitudinal centerline of the pontoon which is bounded by two sponsons, which in turn are bounded by two distal concave surfaces, or integrated lifting strakes. The associated methods provide a process for retrofitting prior art pontoons or constructing the pontoon to avoid the need for welds below the waterline of the pontoon. The pontoon provides improved pontoon boat performance by maximizing lift and minimizing leakage. The pontoon also reduces construction costs by lowering the number of welds required to form a pontoon with lifting strakes.
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Ashcraft, Sr. David
Bogard Jeff
Chaney Nathan Price
Olson Lars A
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