IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0869050
(2004-06-15)
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§371/§102 date |
20040126
(20040126)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
20 |
초록
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A float tube or watercraft comprised of a generally U-shaped inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion. The leg portions are preferably formed integrally with the rearward portion. The invention further includes a seating de
A float tube or watercraft comprised of a generally U-shaped inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion. The leg portions are preferably formed integrally with the rearward portion. The invention further includes a seating device bridging the two leg portions of the flotation chamber. A stabilizing frame and system for connecting the stabilizing frame to the U-shaped flotation chamber provides support to the opposing legs of the flotation chamber and prevents them from pinching in on the occupant, and also preferably tensions a seat provided between the legs of the floatation chamber. For additional support and/or this preferred tensioning, a rigid and/or adjustable rod, or tube, extends between the opposing legs of the frame. The system for connecting the stabilizing frame comprises preferably a plurality of channel segments, which are fixedly secured to the leg and rearward portions of the flotation chamber. Alternatively, a continuous channel may be used.
대표청구항
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1. A float tube for use by fisherman, hunters, sportsmen and the like which comprises:a generally U-shaped, inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion; a stabilizing frame comprising frame legs connected to said leg portions
1. A float tube for use by fisherman, hunters, sportsmen and the like which comprises:a generally U-shaped, inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion; a stabilizing frame comprising frame legs connected to said leg portions of the flotation chamber; a seating device connected to and bridging the frame legs to span an interior space of said U-shaped flotation chamber; a rod extending between said frame legs and adapted to push outward on said frame portions to tension the seating device. 2. A float tube according to claim 1, further comprising a connection system for connecting said stabilizing frame to the flotation chamber;wherein the connection system comprises a plurality of channel segments fixedly secured to the leg portions of said flotation chamber, said channels segments further cooperatively and removably receiving said stabilizing frame. 3. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein said system for connecting said stabilizing frame comprises a continuous channel fixedly secured to each of the leg portions of said flotation chamber, said channel further cooperatively and removably receiving one of said frame legs.4. A float tube according to claim 2, wherein the channel segments are fixedly secured to said flotation chamber by a method selected from the group consisting of adhesives, thermal bonding, molding, and sealed stitching.5. A float tube according to claim 3, wherein the continuous channel is fixedly secured to said flotation chamber by a method selected from the group consisting of adhesives, thermal bonding, molding, and sealed stitching.6. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein the stabilizing frame is rigid.7. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein said stabilizing frame is a U-shape frame.8. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein said stabilizing frame is an H-shape frame.9. A float tube according to claim 7, wherein said rod is adjustable in length.10. A float tube according to claim 8, wherein said rod is adjustable in length.11. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein said stabilizing frame is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of metals, reinforced fiberglass and laminate wood.12. A float tube according to claim 2, wherein said U-shaped flotation chamber has a bottom region to which said system for connecting said stabilizing frame is fixedly secured.13. A float tube according to claim 2, wherein said U-shaped flotation chamber has an inside region to which said system for connecting said stabilizing frame is fixedly secured.14. A float tube according to claim 1, wherein said flotation chamber has a central plane and wherein said stabilizing frame is located on the flotation chamber within about 45 degrees of said central plane.15. A float tube for use by fisherman, hunters, sportsmen and the like comprising:a generally U-shaped, inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions, a rearward portion, an interior space, and a central plane; a seating device connected to and bridging the leg portions of said U-shaped flotation chamber; a stabilizing frame, wherein: the frame is located on the flotation chamber generally inside said interior space and generally within about 45 degrees of said central plane and wherein the frame is formed from a plurality of rigid rod, or tube, sections which are removably and adjustably connected to each other; wherein the frame comprises a right frame leg and a left frame leg connected to said two leg portions of the floatation chamber and a rod extending between said right and left frame legs and adapted to push said right and left frame legs apart.
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