Marine vessel dive patio

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9120540
SERIAL NO

14177788

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A dive door for a marine vessel comprising a planar body having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The door is disposed between the gunwale of the boat and is hingeably attached to the deck of the boat. The door is releasably retained to the gunwale by one or more latches disposed at a top edge of the dive door. One or more gas shocks are attached to the door and the boat such that the dive door is selectively operable between a deployed position and a closed position. When deployed, the interior surface of the dive door extends outwardly from the boat. In the closed position, the outer surface of the dive door is matches the profile of the gunwale, providing a sleek integrated look. A ladder may hinged to the dive door and is configured to extend downward into the water surface when the door is deployed.

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Patent Owner(s)

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BOSTON WHALER INC100 WHALER WAY EDGEWATER FL 32141

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foss, Charles Dean New Smyrna Beach, US 6 75
Sherwood-Berndt, Paul Titusville, US 7 60

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