IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0262055
(2008-10-30)
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등록번호 |
US-8393288
(2013-03-12)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
25 |
초록
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The improvements of the present invention provide multipurpose and multi-functional improvements that enhance the functional utility of water vehicles. The combination includes connecting means which allow adaptation of a platforms, storage, and seating. An improved motor mount permits a motor to be
The improvements of the present invention provide multipurpose and multi-functional improvements that enhance the functional utility of water vehicles. The combination includes connecting means which allow adaptation of a platforms, storage, and seating. An improved motor mount permits a motor to be protectively stowed until a hinge is actuated to rotate the motor 180 degrees for operation. The improvements also provide motor controls, an anchor and motor controls attached to a seat platform. A shelter hood assembly attaches in a selectable, collapsible manner giving an operator use and appearance configuration options, allowing the assembled hood to act as a barrier against weather elements in addition to supplying functional color components including wildlife decoys, camouflage, safety markings, diving insignia, or other aesthetic designs or coloring. These improvements target utility of the water vehicle, particularly for boating, fishing, hunting, scuba or skin-diving, wildlife viewing or photographing, and general outdoor recreation.
대표청구항
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1. An improved floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall, wherein the improvement comprises: a network of connecting means affixed to the inner-tube wall;an integrated oar lock assembly and a hood mounting and swivel means the oar lock assembly mounted on the tube wall;the swivel
1. An improved floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall, wherein the improvement comprises: a network of connecting means affixed to the inner-tube wall;an integrated oar lock assembly and a hood mounting and swivel means the oar lock assembly mounted on the tube wall;the swivel means attached to the oar lock assembly whereby a hood assembly is attached to the tube,the swivel means further comprising a pivot point and a friction applicator;the hood mounting and swivel means being removable,a motor mounting means whereby a motor is mounted to the tube;a motor rotating means couples with the motor mounting means to translate the motor through a vertical axis between a stowage position and a use position; anda motor control means whereby the motor rotating means and the motor are controlled. 2. The improved floatation system of claim 1, the network of connecting means further comprises a network of woven straps. 3. The improved floatation system of claim 1, the hood assembly further comprises at least three rods and a fabric cover. 4. The improved floatation system of claim 1, the motor rotating means translating through 180 degrees of a vertical axis. 5. An improved floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall having a proximal surface and a distal surface and an oar lock, the tube further having at least one seat platform, wherein the improvement comprises: a connecting means affixed to the proximal surface of the tube wall;a hood mounting and swivel means whereby a hood is attached to the oar lock of the tube;a motor mounting means whereby a motor is mounted on the tube;a motor rotating means couples with the motor mounting means to translate the motor through a vertical axis in order to achieve alternative direction selection; anda motor control means whereby the motor rotating means and the motor are controlled from the proximity of the seat platform. 6. The improved floatation system of claim 5, the connecting means further comprises a network of woven straps. 7. The improved floatation system of claim 5, the hood assembly further comprises at least three rods and a fabric cover. 8. The improved floatation system of claim 5, the motor rotating means translating through 180 degrees of a vertical axis. 9. The improved floatation system of claim 5, wherein the connecting means removably attaches a substantially planar surface. 10. An improved floatation system wherein an inflatable tube with a tube wall, the tube further having a bottomless interior and a seat platform traversing the bottomless interior, wherein the improvement comprises: a connecting means affixed to the tube wall;a hood mounting and swivel means whereby a hood is attached the tube;a motor mounting means whereby a motor is mounted on the tube distally from the seat platform;a motor rotating means whereby a motor may be translated through a vertical axis;a motor control means whereby the motor rotating means and the motor are controlled from the proximity of the seat platform; andwherein the connecting means removably attaches a substantially planar surface to close at least a portion of the bottomless interior. 11. The improved floatation system of claim 10, the connecting means further comprises a network straps woven at ninety-degree angles and affixed to lie flush along the entire interior circumference of the tube wherein the netting forms a connecting means whereupon accessories may be attached to the inflatable tube. 12. The improved floatation system of claim 10, the hood assembly further comprises at least three rods and a fabric cover. 13. The improved floatation system of claim 10, the motor rotating means translating through 180 degrees of a vertical axis. 14. The improved floatation system of claim 10, the substantially planar surface being formed and constructed of an inflatable material. 15. In a floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall and at least one seat platform, a motor mount system comprising: a motor mount having a frame member;the motor mount being coupled with a rudder means, wherein the rudder means is affixed to a bracket;a motor attached by a hinging mechanism to the motor mount; wherein the hinging mechanism restricts the motor translation through a vertical axis;wherein the motor translation is controlled by the cooperation of at least a first control and a second control;the first control requiring a manipulation by an outside force such as a user in the tube;the second control reacts in a manner responsive to the manipulation of the first control;wherein the hinging mechanism supports the motor during operation. 16. The improved floatation system of claim 15, wherein the motor translates through 180 degrees of the vertical axis. 17. The improved floatation system of claim 15, wherein the first control is a lever and the second control is a cable coupled with a wheel affixed to the hinging mechanism. 18. An improved floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall, wherein the improvement comprises: a hood of sufficient sizing and volume to enclose the tube and accommodate at least one human occupant;a plurality of rods attached to the hood and providing integrity to the hood;a mounting jig affixed to an oar assembly mounted on the tube wall;a plurality of receiving structures rotatably joined with the mounting jig and releasably attached to the rods;the mounting jig further providing a pivot point for the rods whereby the mounting jig and rods comprise a friction applicator wherein the mounting jig and rods permit selectable position adjustment of the hood; the selectable position adjustment comprising options of half-dome, partial coverage, or full-coverage. 19. The improved floatation system of claim 18, wherein the hood is shaped and formed as a water foul. 20. The improved floatation system of claim 18, wherein the hood further comprises at least one cover opening having an access flap. 21. The improved floatation system of claim 20, wherein the cover opening is a door. 22. An improved floatation system wherein an inflatable tube with a tube wall, the tube further having a bottomless interior and at least one seat platform traversing the bottomless interior, wherein the improvement comprises a substantially planar, inflatable surface which may be removably attached to the tube by a network of connecting means adhered directly to the tube wall, the connecting means adhered directly to the tube wall at multiple and various complementary elevations and stations around an inner circumference of the tube wall;wherein the connecting means further comprise a network of straps;the substantially planar, inflatable surface selectably covering at least a portion of the bottomless interior. 23. The improved floatation system of claim 22, wherein the substantially planar surface may be implemented to convert the floatation system to a vehicle with selectably a bottom, center, or surface deck. 24. The improved floatation system of claim 22, wherein the substantially planar surface covers the entire portion of the bottomless interior. 25. An improved floatation system having an inflatable tube with a tube wall, the tube further having a bottomless interior, and at least one seat platform, wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of connecting means affixed directly to the tube wall at various and complementary elevations and stations around the tube;a motor mount to connect a motor to the tube or seat platform;a motor rotating means whereby the motor is hingedly attached to the motor mount;a motor actuating means which translates the motor 180 degrees from a stowage position to an operating position;a motor control means is disposed in proximity with the seat platform the motor control means comprising a set of control mechanisms intercommunicating with the motor actuating means;a substantially planar, inflatable surface which may be removably attached to cover at least a portion of the bottomless interior;a hood assembly attached to a hood mounting and swivel means affixed to an oar assembly on the tube; the hood assembly comprising at least three rods and a fabric cover;the hood mounting and swivel means further comprising a structural receiver for the rods and a rigid pivot point upon an uppermost portion of the tube wall. 26. The improved floatation system of claim 25, wherein the rigid pivot point is a mounting jig. 27. The improved floatation system of claim 26, wherein the mounting jig further comprises female receiving cylinders to engage the rods. 28. An improved floatation system wherein the floatation system comprises an inflatable tube having an interior circumference and an exterior circumference, the improved floatation system comprising: straps woven at ninety-degree angles in a webbed netting,the netting affixed to the tube in a manner to allow it to lie flush along the circumference of the tube,wherein the netting forms a connecting means whereupon accessories may be attached to the inflatable tube. 29. The improved floatation system of claim 28, the netting further lying along the entire interior circumference of the tube. 30. The improved floatation system of claim 28, the netting further lying along the entire exterior circumference of the tube. 31. The improved floatation system of claim 28, wherein the straps are constructed of a material with sufficient strength to hold a significant load. 32. The improved floatation system of claim 28, wherein the straps are flexible enough to allow engagement with a connecting instrument to install an accessory to the floatation system. 33. The improved floatation system of claim 32, wherein the connecting instrument further comprises snaps, hooks, brackets, clips, or lacing. 34. In a floatation system having an inflatable tube, a motor mount system comprising: a motor mounting means whereby a motor is mounted to the tube,a motor rotating means, wherein the motor rotating means couples with the motor mounting means to translate the motor through 180 degrees of a vertical axis.
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