Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Backspray mitigation system for yachts
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Application No.: US15618011Application Date: 2017-06-08
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Publication No.: US10279869B2Publication Date: 2019-05-07
- Inventor: Frederick Herrington , George Lewis , John Scherer , Joshua Hodges
- Applicant: Frederick Herrington , George Lewis , John Scherer , Joshua Hodges
- Applicant Address: US IL Lake Forest
- Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
- Current Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Lake Forest
- Agency: Malin Haley DiMaggio & Bowen, P.A.
- Main IPC: B63B17/00
- IPC: B63B17/00 ; B63B17/02 ; B29C53/80 ; B63B15/00 ; B63J2/10

Abstract:
A superstructure-integrated backspray mitigation system for yachts including an aft spoiler secured to the vessels hardtop for directing airflow about the hardtop downwardly into the aft cockpit area to interfere with, mitigate and eliminate the natural reverse backspray created by the low-pressure region behind the yacht. The spoiler protrudes from the hardtop and includes at least one air ducting channel directing airflow at select angles into the cockpit area presenting a protective shield preventing the backspray from entering the cockpit. An optional pivotal panel member selectively enables operation of the spoiler.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170355425A1 BACKSPRAY MITIGATION SYSTEM FOR YACHTS Public/Granted day:2017-12-14
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