Patents Assigned to MicroMarine, Ltd.
  • Watercraft and hull systems
    Patent number: 6065414
    Abstract: The invention includes new hull systems and watercraft. In particular, the invention provides a watercraft hull (10) that has a pivot axis (22) forward of the hull waterline fore-aft center line (24). That pivot axis (22) will be the deep water point of the hull and provides a fulcrum point around which the hull turns during a direction change. The forward pivot axis (22) surprisingly imparts high manoeuvrability (i.e. the ability to execute turns of reduced radius) relative to prior systems, even at low speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: MicroMarine, Ltd.
    Inventors: William F. Hulbig, Anthony J. Scappaticci
  • Watercraft and hull systems
    Patent number: 5878682
    Abstract: The invention includes new hull systems and watercraft. In particular, the invention provides a watercraft hull that has a pivot axis forward of the hull waterline fore-aft center line. That pivot axis will be the deep water point of the hull and provides a fulcrum point around which the hull turns during a direction change. The forward pivot axis surprisingly imparts high maneuverability (i.e. the ability to execute turns of reduced radius) relative to prior systems, even at low speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: MicroMarine, Ltd.
    Inventors: William F. Hulbig, Anthony J. Scappaticci