Abstract: A mobile terminal obtains image data related to a product posted on a flier by imaging and sends the image data related to the product to a shopping management server. Upon reception of the image data related to the product from the mobile terminal, the shopping management server determines the product by analyzing the image data related to the product, obtains at least one of inventory information and sales information of the product, and sends at least one of the inventory information and the sales information of the product to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal combines computer-graphics image data indicating at least one of the inventory information and the sales information of the product sent from the shopping management server with an image of the flier in real space and presents the combined image, thereby solving the problem.

Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames provides a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a package to be lifted and/or a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames.

Abstract: An expandable and contractible pan protects a bottom portion of an expandable and contractible floor of a boat. The pan includes a panel of flexible material tensionable to fill a space between a first hull and a second hull of the boat in an expanded state of the floor. In a contracted state of the floor, the panel of flexible material relaxes to fit between the hulls of the boat. A deflector is mountable on a front portion of the boat. The deflector covers a front edge of the panel of flexible material, thereby obscuring entry to a top surface of the panel of flexible material.

Abstract: An extendable pontoon system is provided. The extendable pontoon system may include a center pontoon, two side pontoons, an adjustable frame and a plurality of actuator arms. The adjustable frame may include a plurality of fixed frame elements and a plurality of slidable elements. The plurality of fixed frame elements may be supported in a traverse relationship to and along the length of the center pontoon. Each elongated slidable element may have a received end and a hinged end. Each fixed frame element may be tubular having two opposing ends, wherein each opposing end may be adapted to slidably receive one received end. The plurality of hinged ends may be pivotably connected to either one of the two side pontoons.

Abstract: A pontoon boat includes two pontoons parallel to the bow to stern axis, and transverse beams which connect the pontoons. The pontoon boat has a width along the transverse beams which can vary from a contracted to an expanded state to allow for storage, and use, respectively.

Abstract: A vessel having an elongate base frame with a transverse tubular member adjacent each end of said base frame. The vessel also has elongate buoyancy members extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the base frame adjacent opposite sides thereof. The elongate buoyancy members are movable between respective extended and retracted positions relative to the base frame by support beams telescopically located within respective ends of a respective tubular member. The vessel also has a drive system to selectively move the elongate buoyancy members between the extended and retracted positions. The vessel also has a mobile transportation unit. The transportation unit includes an elevation mechanism to move the vessel between a raised position with retracted buoyancy members for road transportation and a lowered position with extended buoyancy members. The mobile transportation unit is detachable from the vessel when in the lowered position.

Abstract: Retractable hulled catamaran boat comprising: Central body also port and starboard hulls. Said body having port and starboard walls with entry openings; also floor with underside having hull span stop means and being smooth and/or having track or channel system for said hulls retractable mounting. Said hulls with upright means having inboard sides with mounting means for roller (slider) mounting on said floor underside enabling hull retraction under said body or extension and having outboard sides attaching an associated hull roof. First embodiment said roof being minimum two fastened panels. Second and third embodiments said roof being three dimensional enclosure. First and second embodiments said roof free top/inboard edge attaching associated said walls. Third embodiment said roof inboard edges angled forming outward span stop and each said roof travels through opening in associated said walls. Said roof folds, detaches, or retracts allowing hull retraction.

Abstract: Inflatable hull configuration and connection for a multihull vessel. The inflatable hulls have a longitudinal structural member fastened to the top of the inflatable hulls, with a central body of the multihull vessel supported on the longitudinal structural members by forward and stern legs. The forward legs support the forward part of the central body through a ball joint that allows the forward legs to rotate as a unit relative to the central body, and have their lower ends attached to the forward part of the longitudinal members, each through a spring supported ball joint. The stern legs are each rigidly coupled to the central body, with their lower ends connected to the aft part of the longitudinal members to allow rotation about a vertical axis and a transverse axis, but not the longitudinal axis. A detailed embodiment is disclosed.

Abstract: A device (1) for converting a monohull vessel (2) into a multihull vessel, includes a support structure (3) which is removably fixed to the vessel (2) and at least one lateral float (4) which is solidly articulated with the support structure (3) around at least one geometrical axis (BB?). The aforementioned float (4) can occupy (i) a first stable deployed position in which it is parallel to the vertical longitudinal geometric plane (PP?) containing the keel line of the vessel (2) and, at the lowest point of the keel line thereof, it is disposed beneath the geometric axis (BB?) and (ii) a second stable collapsed position which is separated at an angle from the first position. A vessel equipped with the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vessel includes an heavy loaded catamaran, one or several movable buoyant roll-on/roll-off platform(s) (3); a moving element is provided for draft variation in heavy deep seas so that the platform(s) (3) may be raised or lowered between the hulls thereby selectively changing the flotation of the vessel. In the upper position, the vessel is a deep-sea catamaran, in an intermediate position the platform(s) is buoyant and a canal is formed between platform bottom and catamaran keels, in the lower position, platform bottom and catamaran are even-keel converting the catamaran in a shallow water craft, in the lowest position, the catamaran is raised above water for docking.

Abstract: A method of folding the bridge structure between a catamaran's hulls so that the bridge structure can retract and expand laterally on the water. The structure is made from easy to manufacture panels and provides increased amenity for the crew of the catamaran as well as increased interior room compared with other folding methods for catamarans.

Abstract: A method of folding the bridge structure between a catamaran's hulls so that the bridge structure can retract and expand laterally on the water. The structure is made from easy to manufacture panels and provides increased amenity for the crew of the catamaran as well as increased interior room compared with other folding methods for catamarans.

Abstract: An articulated boat may include a pair of pontoons and a central cabin connected by pair of struts, each pair forming a parallelogram and one or more motors for changing the elevation between the central cabin and the pair of pontoons and for moving the boat through the water. The motors may be operated by remote control.

Abstract: A boat having at least two hulls with an adjustable frame which maintains the relative separation of the hulls. Each hull having one or more buoyancy sections. Each buoyancy section of each hull may be relocated laterally, by expansion or contraction of an adjustable frame which causes the relative separation of corresponding buoyancy sections to be controllably adjusted. Accordingly, both deck area of the boat and its stability are increased when the buoyancy sections are extended laterally.

Abstract: An apparatus is convertible between a pontoon, a camper, and a trailer. The apparatus includes a main frame with longitudinally-extending beams and transverse beams. A retractable wheel frame supporting a double pair of wheels is pivoted to the main frame and is configured to swingingly retract into a center area of the main frame. Side, front and rear pontoons are attached to the main frame, with the side pontoons being extendable laterally to provide increased width to the apparatus. A vertical upright beam is slidably attached to the main frame, and includes a bottom hitch and a top boom, both of which are moved by an actuator attached to the upright beam.

Abstract: A collapsible boat includes a center pontoon and two side pontoons which can be moved toward or away from one another and toward or away from the center pontoon. The center pontoon is fixed in position and is accommodated by a cradle fixed in position on a trailer. The trailer includes two movable cradles which accommodate the movable side pontoons of the collapsible boat so that the trailer can be widened or narrowed when the boat is widened or narrowed.

Abstract: A catamaran boat that can be sailed or motor driven having a central cabin structure carried above water by a pair or more of retractable hulls whether hulls are extended or retracted. Each hull outboard side has an upward extending hull wall hinged close to the edge of roof on two opposing sides of cabin structure so as to allow hulls to swing retract under the cabin structure, swinging from these hinges attached close to the roof. Each hulls inboard side has retraction guiding means for rolling or sliding on tracks which are attached to cabin structure's underside and end wise attached to a outer surrounding frame. A pair of dual threaded shafts with opposite threaded brackets attached to inboard side forward and rearward end of each hull functions to spread hulls apart or return closer together.

Abstract: A catamaran boat that can be sailed or motor driven having a central cabin structure carried above water by a pair or more of retractable hulls whether hulls are extended or retracted. Each hull outboard side has a upward extending hull wall hinged close to the edge of roof on two opposing sides of cabin structure so as to allow hulls to swing retract under the cabin structure, swinging from these hinges attached close to the roof. Each hulls inboard side has retraction guiding means for rolling or sliding on tracks which are attached to cabin structure's underside and end wise attached to a outer surrounding frame. A pair of dual threaded shafts with opposite threaded brackets attached to inboard side forward and rearward end of each hull functions to spread hulls apart or return closer together.

Abstract: A collapsible boat includes a center pontoon and two side pontoons which can be moved toward or away from one another and toward or away from the center pontoon. The center pontoon is fixed in position and is accommodated by a cradle fixed in position on a trailer. The trailer includes two movable cradles which accommodate the movable side pontoons of the collapsible boat so that the trailer can be widened or narrowed when the boat is widened or narrowed.

Abstract: An apparatus is convertible between a pontoon, a camper, and a trailer. The apparatus includes a main frame with longitudinally-extending beams and transverse beams. A retractable wheel frame supporting a double pair of wheels is pivoted to the main frame and is configured to swingingly retract into a center area of the main frame. Side, front and rear pontoons are attached to the main frame, with the side pontoons being extendable laterally to provide increased width to the apparatus. A vertical upright beam is slidably attached to the main frame, and includes a bottom hitch and a top boom, both of which are moved by an actuator attached to the upright beam.

Abstract: An apparatus is convertible between a pontoon, a camper, and a trailer. The apparatus includes a main frame with longitudinally-extending beams and transverse beams. A retractable wheel frame supporting a double pair of wheels is pivoted to the main frame and is configured to swingingly retract into a center area of the main frame. Side, front and rear pontoons are attached to the main frame, with the side pontoons being extendable laterally to provide increased width to the apparatus. A vertical upright beam is slidably attached to the main frame, and includes a bottom hitch and a top boom, both of which are moved by an actuator attached to the upright beam.

Abstract: A multi-hulled vessel of variable width is disclosed, in which two floats (1, 2) are connected with one another by means of a variable connection device (4). By means of the connection device, the distance between the floats can be varied. At the maximum distance between them, the vessel features optimum seaworthiness, while at the minimum distance between them it has a small berthing space requirement. The connection device (4) supports the central unit (3), which encompasses a useful area unit (5). The floats (1, 2) do not have a continuous deck height over their entire length, but feature recesses (120, 220). These recesses (120, 220) are pushed beneath the useful area unit (5) when the floats are adjusted to their minimum interval spacing.

Abstract: A collapsible boat including pontoons is positioned on a trailer or other transport vehicle having supports for the pontoons. The pontoon supports are movable toward or away from each other. Pontoons supported by the pontoon supports will move along with the pontoon supports to either collapse or expand the boat.

Abstract: A collapsible boat includes two center deck panels and two outer deck panels, all of the deck panels being hingedly secured together. When the boat is in uncollapsed position all of the deck panels are disposed horizontally. When the boat is collapsed and the outer deck panels move toward one another, the two center deck panels raise to a vertical orientation.