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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2000
Michael D. Brown, Sewell, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
A portable boat having multiple sections, which are connected together during use and are stacked together when not use is disclosed. Each boat section is formed of an inner an outer shell each formed of molded plastic and attached in a such a manner as to preserve the buoyancy and integrity of the boat. The boat is formed of bow section, a stern section and at least one center section. The bow and stern sections of the boat are each fitted with either a hook or tab at one end for connection to a center boat section. Each center boat section has both a hook and a tab at opposite ends for connection to the bow section, the stern section or another center boat section. The boat sections are constructed such that when connected, the boat is rigid and of uniform width. Each point of attachment is characterized by three separate connecting mechanisms. This provides for a rigid and secure attachment between boat sections. Moreover, in the case of failure of one of the connecting mechanisms, it maintains the connection between the boat sections.