Abstract: An anti-piracy device for ships comprises a blocking device, such as a metal plate, to block an opening from the exterior to the interior of a ship, such as a window or porthole. The anti-piracy device also includes mounts, which are mounted permanently to the interior wall of the ship, to which the blocking device can be removably fastened, by nuts or the like. This allows the device to be installed when entering dangerous waters, but removed and stored when traversing safe waters.

Abstract: A boat windshield is described including a transparent pane. A rail is disposed adjacent and secured to one of either the bottom or the top edge of the transparent pane. An opening is defined through the rail. An air intake housing is secured to the front surface of the rail. An air intake opening and passageway are defined in the air intake housing. An air discharge housing is secured to the rear surface of the rail. An air discharge opening and passageway are defined in the rear intake housing. The air intake passageway, the opening through the rail, and the air discharge passageway define an air pathway from the front surface to the rear surface of the rail. The air discharge opening is positioned adjacent to the rear surface of the transparent pane to direct air along the rear surface of the transparent pane upon exiting the air discharge housing.

Abstract: An automated actuation group (220) for a porthole (10) provided with a frame-shaped structure (11) and a window (14) constrained so that it can move to the frame (11), wherein the porthole (10) comprises actuator means (100) that force the displacement of an arm element (22, 22?) comprising guide means (24, 24?), such guide means (24, 24?) cooperating with the window (14) forcing it to move with respect to the frame (11) during the opening and the closing of the porthole (10).

Abstract: An assembly for covering an opening of a vehicle, and particularly a boat, comprising a base frame having a pair of guide rails with a stop at a forward end and a continuous peripheral sealing surface; a movable panel slidably attached to the guide rails and configured to substantially cover the opening in a closed position, the panel having a sealing surface that substantially conforms to the base frame peripheral sealing surface in the closed position; the slidable panel attachment comprising a pair of mirror image slide assemblies on a front panel portion and a pair of mirror image rear brackets on a rear panel portion; the rear brackets being pivotably attached to the guide rails; and the slide assemblies having a panel raising mechanism comprising a drive slide and a locator disposed within guiderails, and a raising lever disposed between the drive slide and the guide rails and configured to raise the panel to an open position, a closing position, and a sealing position.

Abstract: The present invention is a view port suitable for installation under the water line of a vessel wherein the view port comprises a flange made from a corrosion resistant material and a body made from a heat resistant material. An alternative embodiment of the invention is an underwater light in which a high intensity discharge (HID) light and ballast is completely installed into the above-described view port.

Abstract: The present invention is a view port suitable for installation under the water line of a vessel wherein the view port comprises a flange made from a corrosion resistant material and a body made from a heat resistant material. An alternative embodiment of the invention is an underwater light in which a high intensity discharge (HID) light and ballast is completely installed into the above-described view port.

Abstract: An insert for a plastic windshield of a boat, including an inner frame; an outer frame; a glass panel supported by said outer frames; and a washer and wiper assembly mounted on said glass panel. The insert allows users to operate a boat from an upper helm in adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: A portlight assembly for installation in an opening in a wall of a vessel includes an outer frame having a flange and a cylindrical wall portion extending from the flange, with the flange overlying a portion of the outer surface of the vessel wall surrounding the opening and the cylindrical wall portion extending through the opening, a window mounted to the outer frame. It further includes an inner securing ring threadedly received onto a threaded section of the cylindrical wall portion and overlying a portion of the inner surface of the vessel wall. The outer frame includes an initial attachment structure for holding the outer frame in place within the vessel wall opening until the inner securing ring is threaded onto the cylindrical wall portion.

Abstract: A glazing material assembly for closing a window, hatch, or windshield opening in a boat is simple and easy to install and does not require the use of chemicals nor have the time delays associated with conventional installation procedures. The glazing material assembly includes a transparent or translucent piece of glass, or other conventional glazing, having a circumferential portion, and first and second opposite faces, and at least one relatively rigid angle (made of aluminum, fiberglass, molded plastic, or the like) connected to the second face and extending adjacent and generally coincident with the circumferential portion. The angle has first and second substantially transverse interior surfaces which cooperate with like surfaces on a boat cabin body defining an opening which the glass assembly closes. The glass may have a substantially polygonal shape having a plurality of sides, and the at least one angle preferably comprises a plurality of angles, one for each of the sides of the polygon shape.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for an opening adapted to admit light and/or air. The shutter assembly utilizes laterally spaced base members that define a base plane which extends across the opening. The base members may be relatively angularly disposed or parallel. A plurality of parallel, shutter-slats extends between the base members, and each shutter-slat has a longitudinal reference axis, a mounting axis and an input axis. Each mounting axis is disposed in transverse, parallel, spaced relation with respect to the longitudinal reference axis, and the mounting axis of each shutter-slat lies within the base plane. Pivot members secure each shutter-slat to the base members for pivotal movement of each shutter-slat about its mounting axis. The input axis of each shutter-slat is disposed in transversely spaced, parallel relation with respect to the mounting axis.

Abstract: A window assembly is formed having a receiving member set in contact with one surface of pliant sheet, a holding member set in contact with the other surface of the pliant sheet, with the sheet held fixedly between them. A frame cover is attached to the receiving members, and a rigid transparent pane is secured fixedly between the cover and the holding member.

Abstract: In a semi-submersible ship, magnifying panoramic view windows are provided that are watertight, strong, highly durable, and resistant to impact and optical occlusion. A laminated transparent sheet is formed that is surrounded by a ribbed gasket. A steel frame provides uniform compression on the gasket and prevents it from extruding away from the transparent sheet. Bolts are used to attach the transparent sheet to the hull of the ship.

Abstract: A boat comprising a hull, a wall which is supported by the hull, which partially defines a space, and which has therein an opening affording access to the space, and a cover mounted on the wall for pivotal movement relative thereto about a pivot axis extending generally perpendicular to the wall, the cover being movable between an open position wherein the cover substantially uncovers the opening and a closed position wherein the cover substantially covers the opening.

Abstract: An underwater window for vessels which is provided to cover an opening made on the hull has a first transparent plate curved to form a convex surface bulging toward the outside of hull outwardly from the hull. One or two additional transparent plates are provided to cover the concave space which is formed on the cabin side by the first curved plate. The space formed by the curved plate and the additional plate, or plates, is filled with a liquid. The liquid contains distilled water and an algaecide, such as CuSO.sub.4 and has its pH adjusted to with the range of 7.0-7.6.

Abstract: A ship, with several decks and several areas located one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the ship, which areas are separated by bulkheads. Each of these has several areas, each supplied by its own air delivery and discharge ducts from at least one ventilation system. At least some of the areas separated by bulkheads are designed as separate ventilation areas, each of which has its own ventilation system and whose air delivery and discharge ducts connected to this ventilation system are not laid through the adjacent bulkheads into adjacent separate ventilation regions, but are laid exclusively within its separate ventilation region.

Abstract: A ship/offshore window for permanent mounting in the external steel bulkhead of a wall, for example by welding, comprising a window frame, preferably of steel, for pressure-proof and airtight retention of a plurality of glass members having different desired properties for rendering the window unit pressure/explosion-proof, for example, fireproof, soundproof and light/heat reflective, in various degrees and both separately and in various combinations. The desired glass members are assembled in a hermetically sealed package of glass members wherein the marginal edges of the pressure-proof glass members project beyond the marginal edges of the other glass members.

Abstract: A clear view screen (11) comprises a fixed frame (5), a rotating frame (7) and an induction motor (22). The fixed frame (5) has an inner peripheral surface (6) with a V-shaped section, where slits (33) are provided. The rotating frame (7) has an outer peripheral surface (8), which is also V-shaped in section. Compressed air blows into the slits (33) through an air path (35) and an air supply pipe (17), so that the rotating frame (7) is supported rotatably within the fixed frame (5). In this state, the rotating frame (7) is rotated by means of the induction motor (22). As a result, waterdrops and the like adhering to a transparent plate (9) provided in the rotating frame (7) can be removed by centrifugal force.

Abstract: A wind-scoop for small boats has a collapsible framework of resiliant bent wire members, over which a dome-shaped fabric cover member is received in form fitting relation, one side only of which cover member is air permeable for scooping wind to be directed below deck. The bent wire members of the framework, at their lower ends, are provided with radially outwardly-directed hook means for releasable attachment with respect to the peripheral edge of a deck through opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking and sealing arrangement for a port light wherein a cover member has a pair of grooves formed therein; a cover mounting member has a groove formed therein; one groove of the cover member contains an O-ring for forming a water tight seal with the cover mounting member; the other groove of the cover member is aligned with the groove of the cover mounting member so as to form a channel, when the cover member is in place; and an elongated, pliable locking member is inserted in the channel to create a locking engagement between the cover member and the cover mounting member.