Trimaran hull

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front left perspective view of a trimaran hull showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom front left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate portions of the boat that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a trimaran hull, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D811983
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 25, 2015
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 2018
Assignee: Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries (Stonington, ME)
Inventor: Douglas Andrew Read (Damariscotta, ME)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia M Chin
Application Number: 29/546,757
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Channel Divided By Keel Or Keel Rib (D12/312)