Patents Assigned to N.P.M. Holdings, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6216622
    Abstract: A high performance boat hull structure is provided which combines a V-hull bottom portion 12 with mid hull sponsons 31 and 33 which form longitudinal tunnels with adjacent structures. The mid hull sponsons 31 and 33 have horizontally disposed running surfaces to provide lift at high speeds. Outer sponsons 14 and 16 incorporate running surfaces 24 and 26 and together with mid hull sponsons 31 and 33 form a second air tunnel and engage and deflect side directed spray and wake downwardly providing additional lift and decreasing or eliminating spray and signature wake. Entrance of injected or inducted air into the air tunnel area decreases frictional engagement of the hull with water to improve efficiency and ride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: N.P.M. Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert K. Lindstrom, John R. Kirkham