IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0844848
(2004-05-12)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Beal, Robert Wayne
- Vincent, Thomas J
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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One embodiment of a retractable marine fitting includes a housing positioned within a marine hull, the housing adapted to receive a fitting therein, and a fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of the housing and a retracted position substanti
One embodiment of a retractable marine fitting includes a housing positioned within a marine hull, the housing adapted to receive a fitting therein, and a fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of the housing and a retracted position substantially inwardly of the housing.
대표청구항
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1. A retractable marine fitting, comprising:a housing positioned within a marine hull, said housing adapted to receive a fitting therein; anda fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of said housing and a retracted position substantially inward
1. A retractable marine fitting, comprising:a housing positioned within a marine hull, said housing adapted to receive a fitting therein; anda fitting including an elongate body movable between an extended position substantially outwardly of said housing and a retracted position substantially inwardly of said housing,wherein said housing includes a top plate secured to said hull to define a water-tight seal therebetween, and said marine fitting further comprising a seal that contacts said housing and said fitting in said retracted position so as to define a water-tight seal therebetween.2. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said housing defines a top surface and said fitting defines a top surface, and wherein in said retracted position, said housing top surface and said fitting top surface are positioned substantially in a single plane.3. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein in said retracted position said housing and said fitting are in electrical connection with one another.4. A fitting according to claim 1 further comprising an elastomeric seal positioned within said housing, said seal positioned within said housing so as to contact said fitting in said retracted position so as to define a water-tight seal between said housing and said fitting in said retracted position.5. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said housing includes a tapered surface and said fitting includes a mating tapered surface, and wherein said tapered surface and said mating tapered surface are in contact with one another in said retracted position, and wherein said contact provides an electrical connection between said housing and said fitting in said retracted position.6. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said housing includes a tapered surface and said fitting includes a mating tapered surface, and wherein said tapered surface and said mating tapered surface are in contact with one another in said retracted position so as to vertically align said fitting within said housing in said retracted position.7. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said housing includes a tapered surface and said fitting includes a mating tapered surface, and wherein said tapered surface and said mating tapered surface are in contact with one another in said retracted position so as to horizontally align said fitting within said housing in said retracted position.8. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said fitting is chosen from one of a tow fitting, a hand rail, a tie-down cleat, a periscope, a wind measurement device, a navigational device, a communication device, and a mooring device.9. A fitting according to claim 1 wherein said housing is positioned in a marine hull chosen from one of a boat, a submarine, and a plane that can land on water.10. A fitting according to claim 1 further comprising a manual extension device for moving said fitting between said extended and retracted positions.11. A fitting according to claim 1 further comprising an automatic extension device for moving said fitting between said extended and retracted positions.12. A fitting according to claim 1 further comprising a locking device adapted to lock said fitting in said retraction position.13. A fitting according to claim 1 further comprising a locking device adapted to lock said fitting in said extended position.14. A marine vessel, comprising:a hull;a housing secured to said hull; anda fitting operatively connected to said housing, said fitting adapted to move between an extended position at least partially outwardly of said housing and a stowed position at least partially inwardly of said housing,wherein said housing includes a recess that defines a shoulder positioned substantially perpendicular to an elongate axis of said housing, said shoulder including a recess for receiving a seal that defines a water-tight barrier between said housing and said fitting in said stowed position.15. A marine vessel according to claim 14 wherein said housing includes a top plate secured to said hull to define a water-tight seal therebetween, and said marine vessel further comprising a seal that contacts said housing and said fitting in said stowed position so as to define a water-tight seal therebetween.16. A marine vessel according to claim 14 wherein said housing includes a shoulder positioned at an acute angle with respect to an elongate axis of said housing, and wherein said fitting includes a shoulder positioned at an acute angle with respect to said elongate axis of said housing, wherein said shoulder of said housing is in mating contact with said shoulder of said fitting in said stowed position so as to define a unique position of said fitting in said stowed position.17. A marine vessel according to claim 16 wherein said shoulder of said housing and said shoulder of said fitting each define a substantially rectangular perimeter.18. A marine vessel according to claim 16 wherein said unique position of said fitting in said stowed position defines a smooth outer surface of said hull, said housing and said fitting.19. A marine vessel according to claim 16 wherein said hull, said housing and said fitting are manufactured of a conductive material, and said mating contact between said housing and said fitting in said stowed position provides an electrical conductivity between said housing and said fitting in said stowed position.20. A marine vessel according to claim 16 wherein said fitting comprises a tow fitting including a downwardly extending hook positioned radially inwardly of said fitting shoulder.21. A marine vessel according to claim 16 further comprising a seal secured on said housing radially outwardly of said housing shoulder and contacting said fitting in said stowed position so as to define a water-tight seal between said housing and said fitting in said stowed position.22. A marine vessel according to claim 14 wherein said housing defines an elongate lower portion including an elongate axis and an aperture extending therethrough and perpendicularly to said elongate axis, and wherein said fitting defines an elongate lower portion including an elongate axis and first and second apertures extending therethrough and perpendicularly to said elongate axis, wherein said first aperture of said fitting is aligned with said aperture of said housing in said extended position and wherein said second aperture of said fitting is aligned with said aperture of said housing in said stowed position.23. A method of retracting a marine extension device, comprising:moving a marine extension device from an extended position substantially outside a marine hull to a retracted position substantially inside a marine hull, wherein a tapered surface of said extension device is moved into said hull during said moving;engaging said tapered surface of said extension device with a tapered surface of said marine hull, wherein said engagement guides said extension device into a unique predetermined position within said hull so as to provide a smooth radar signature of said hull and said extension device in said retracted position; andengaging a shoulder of said extension device with a seal of said housing so as to define a water-tight connection between said extension device and said housing in said retracted position.24. A method according to claim 23 further comprising:securing said extension device in said retracted position with a securing device.25. A method according to claim 23 further comprising:engaging a shoulder of said extension device with a shoulder receiving surface of said marine hull so as to provide an electrically conductive connection between said extension device and said marine hull in said retracted position.26. A retractable marine tow fitting, comprising:means for attaching a tow line to a marine vessel, said means for attaching movable between a tow position and a retracted position; andmeans for receiving said means for attaching in said retracted position so as to define a water-tight connection between said means for attaching and said means for receiving in said retracted position,wherein said means for attaching comprises an elongate stem having a downwardly extending hook on an end thereof, and wherein said means for receiving defines a housing including a first recessed region for receiving said downwardly extending hook and a second recessed region for receiving said elongate stem.27. A tow fitting according to claim 26 wherein said means for receiving defines a unique position of said means for attaching in said retracted position.28. A tow fitting according to claim 26 wherein said means for receiving provides electrical conductivity to said means for attaching in said retracted position.29. A marine vessel comprising:a marine hull including an outer plate that defines an outer surface;a housing including a top plate that defines a housing top surface, a housing elongate axis extending substantially perpendicular to said top surface, a recessed shoulder positioned substantially parallel to said top surface and including a seal positioned thereon, a housing tapered shoulder inclined with respect to said housing top surface and positioned inwardly of said recessed shoulder, an elongate recess positioned inwardly of said tapered shoulder and adapted for receiving an elongate portion of a fitting therein, and wherein said housing is secured to said marine hull such that said hull outer surface and said housing top surface are both positioned in a single plane; anda fitting movable between an extended position and a stowed position, said fitting including an elongate portion that defines a fitting elongate axis, a hook secured to said elongate portion and a fitting top plate secured to said hook and that defines a fitting top surface and a lower surface each positioned substantially perpendicular to said fitting elongate axis, said fitting top surface positioned in said single plane and said lower surface contacting said seal when said fitting is in said stowed position, said fitting further including a fitting tapered surface that is aligned by said housing tapered shoulder so as to define a single orientation of said fitting in said stowed position.30. An extendable marine apparatus, comprising:a receptacle positioned within a marine hull, said receptacle adapted to receive a marine fitting therein; anda marine fitting including a top portion movable between an extended position outwardly of said housing and a retracted position inwardly of said housing,wherein said top portion of said marine fitting includes a top plate that sealing engages said receptacle in said retracted position.31. A marine apparatus according to claim 30 wherein said top portion of said marine fitting includes a tapered surface that matingly engages said receptacle in said retracted position so as to align said marine fitting in a unique position within said receptacle in said retracted position.32. A marine apparatus according to claim 30 wherein said top portion of said marine fitting includes a tapered surface that matingly engages said receptacle in said retracted position so as to define an electrical conductivity path between said housing said marine fitting in said retracted position.33. A marine apparatus according to claim 30 wherein said top portion of said marine fitting includes a device chosen from one of a tow connection hook, a hand rail, a tie-down cleat, a periscope, a wind measurement device, a navigational device, a communication device, and a mooring device.
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