Ships – Displacement-type hull – Multiple hulls
Patent
1996-03-21
1996-11-05
Avila, Stephen
Ships
Displacement-type hull
Multiple hulls
114289, 114290, 114292, 114 67R, B63B 100
Patent
active
055706509
ABSTRACT:
A surface effect hull particularly suitable for use with a catamaran vessel. The twin hulls each comprise a V-shaped portion and a recess portion that receives pressurized gas therein. The V-shaped bow portion create dynamic lift and the pressurized air portion creates an air cushion for reduction of drag.
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Pamphlet titled: The New "Dual-Air" CAT/SES, by Air Ride Craft, Inc.--No date given--1993-1995.
Avila Stephen
Pettis, Jr., P.A. David W.
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