ROBERT P DICKENSON
Engineering in Nahant, MA
License number
Massachusetts 30512
Issued Date
Jul 24, 1981
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Nahant, MA 01908
Professional information
Beaching Bow For Floating Platforms And Watercraft
US Patent:
6000358, Dec 14, 1999
Filed:
May 14, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/079058
Inventors:
Robert P. Dickenson - Nahant MA
International Classification:
B60P 310
US Classification:
114344
Abstract:
A beaching bow for use on watercraft, water vessels and landing craft. The beaching bow has a substantially wedge shape, and is connected to the watercraft by a flexible hinge joint near a top surface. The beaching bow includes a center of buoyancy forward to the flexible hinge joint, allowing the beaching bow to float upward and assume a proper angle depending on the floating displacement of the watercraft, and the hydrodynamic effect when the watercraft moves through the water. Upon reaching a beach or other landing surface, the beaching bow rotates down to securely interface with the beach, and allow the loading and unloading of equipment, vehicles and personnel from the watercraft.