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US 11,541,965 B2Granted
Maritime hatch
AssigneeLionfish Technologies LLC
InventorStephen Tyler Armstrong
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Abstract
A two-way openable maritime hatch in which the articulating components that open the hatch, and hold it in an open position, are enclosed within a waterproof seal of the hatch when in closed position. The design uses a double hinge structure, which facilitates opening the hatch in either a forward- or aft-facing position. Elastic gaskets may be used to hold the hatch open in specific positions or at specific angles. Each of the hinge systems are independently operable.
Claims20
A maritime hatch comprising:
- a base element in a configuration of a frame surrounding a central opening, said base element having a bottom side and an opposing top side;
- a weatherproofing element having a bottom side and an opposing top side, said bottom side of said weatherproofing element disposed on said top side of said base element, and said weatherproofing element disposed along said frame and surrounding said central opening;
- a window element comprising a top side and an opposing bottom side;
- an opening system attaching said window element to said base element, said opening system comprising:
- a first base hinge element rotatably attached to said base element at a first corner of said base element;
- a second base hinge element rotatably attached to said base element at a second corner of said base element, said second corner of said base element being adjacent to said first corner of said base element;
- a first window hinge element rotatably attached to said window element at a first corner of said window element, said first window hinge element connected to said first base hinge element by a first connection arm;
- a second window hinge element rotatably attached to said window element at a second corner of said window element, said second corner of said window element being adjacent to said first corner of said window element, and said second window hinge element connected to said second base hinge element by a second connection arm;
- wherein said first base hinge element, said first window hinge element, and said first connection arm are a mirror image of said second base hinge element, said second window hinge element, and said second connection arm;
- wherein said window element is sized and shaped such that when said hatch is closed, said window element is held against said top side of said weatherproofing element to form a seal effective to inhibit moisture penetration between said weatherproofing element and window element.
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