Floating platform module
OwnerCharles Simolainventor
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Abstract
A floating module includes an upper half and a lower half. The upper half includes one edge from which a flange extends downwardly, while the lower half includes an opposite edge that includes an upwardly facing flange. Modules can be interconnected to one another by engaging the upper flange from one with the lower flange from another. A cavity and channels are formed in the lower surface of the module such that water will become entrapped in the cavity and channels when the platform is placed in water. Through use of one way check valves positioned in fluid communication with the cavity and channels, a hydro-lock is formed that prevents the water from escaping the cavity and channels while it is placed in water.
Claims19
A floating module, comprising:
- a. an upper section having an upwardly facing surface and a first elongated edge;
- b. a lower section having a downwardly facing surface and a second elongated edge that is positioned opposite parallel from said first elongated edge;
- c. a first flange extending downwardly from said first elongated edge;
- d. a second flange extending upwardly from said second elongated edge;
- e. first and second channels formed in said lower section each of a first predetermined depth and shape, said first channel extending co-linearly with said second elongated edge and said second channel extending parallel to and adjacent said first elongated edge;
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- f. a cavity formed in said lower section between said first and second channels and of a second predetermined depth and size.
A modular floating platform, comprising:
- a. a first floating module, comprising:
- i. a first floating module upper section having a first upwardly facing surface and a first elongated edge;
- ii. a first lower section having a second downwardly facing surface and a second elongated edge that is positioned opposite parallel from said first elongated edge;
- iii. a first flange extending downwardly from said first elongated edge;
- iv. a second flange extending upwardly from said second elongated edge;
- b. a second floating module, comprising:
- i. a second upper section having a second upwardly facing surface and a third elongated edge;
- ii. a second lower section having a second downwardly facing surface and a fourth elongated edge that is positioned opposite parallel from said third elongated edge;
- iii. a third flange extending downwardly from said third elongated edge;
- iv. a fourth flange extending upwardly from said fourth elongated edge;
- c. a bumper connected to and extending along said first flange;
- d. wherein, said first flange of said first floating module securely engages said fourth flange of said second floating module, such that said bumper is between said first elongated edge and said fourth elongated edge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.