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US 2006/0231010 A1Published application
Boat system
AssigneeLear Baylor, Inc.
InventorWesley Baylor
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Abstract
A boat includes a hull, topsides with a cockpit therein. A top is provided having a perimeter contoured for engaging a topsides perimeter in a closed position and providing a canopy for the topsides in an open position. Linear actuators are provided for moving the top between the open and closed positions along with a motor mechanism for operating the linear actuation. A panel moveably attached to the top enables operator entry and exit from the boat with the top in the closed position through an access provided by the panel.
Claims15
A boat comprising:
- a hull;
- topsides with a cockpit therein;
- a top having a perimeter contoured for engaging a topsides perimeter in a closed position and providing a canopy for the topsides in an open position;
- linear actuators for moving the top between the open and closed positions;
- a motor mechanism for operating said linear actuation;
- and
- a panel moveably attached to the top for enabling operator entry and exit from said boat with the top in said closed position through an access provided by said panel.
4 more elements
A bonnet for a boat having a hull, topsides and cockpit, said bonnet comprising:
- a moveable top having a perimeter contoured for engaging a topsides for sealing said cockpit in a closed position and providing a canopy for the topsides in an open position;
- an actuator mechanism for moving the top between the open and closed positions;
- and
- a panel moveably attached to the top for enabling operator entry and exit from said boat with the top in said closed position through an access provided by said panel.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.