Title:
A VESSEL OR AN AMPHIBIOUS VESSEL WITH RAMP AND RECONFIGURABLE SUPERSTRUCTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/001502
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vessel having a superstructure that is movable to increase and/or reduce space in one of at least two zones on the deck of the vessel. The invention further relates to an amphibious vehicle having motive pods that move in an athwartship direction and then downwardly when the motive pods are deployed. The invention further provides for a ramp arrangement for a vessel that allows for an increased amount of deck space, and facilitates ingress and /or egress from the vessel by cargo or passengers.
Inventors:
DICK KYLE (NZ)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2012/053313
Publication Date:
March 21, 2013
Filing Date:
June 29, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DICK KYLE (NZ)
International Classes:
B60F3/00; B63B1/12; B63B15/00; B63B25/00; B63B25/28; B63B27/14
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2009033235A1 | 2009-03-19 |
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Other References:
See also references of EP 2726306A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BLIJLEVENS, Antonius, P., H. et al. (PO Box 949Wellington, 6140, NZ)
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