Patent ID: 7536969
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: B63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A base for a marine hatch comprising: (i) a planar exterior flange running in a plane substantially parallel with a boat hull or deck; (ii) an angular leg running generally transverse to said planar exterior flange; (iii) said angular leg terminating in a spigot, wherein said spigot is substantially perpendicular to said exterior planar flange, said spigot is operatively positioned so that said spigot runs substantially parallel to a neutral bending axis, and said neutral bending axis passes through or is directly proximate said spigot; and (iv) an elevated sealing bead for engaging with a hatch cover, said planar exterior flange and said angular leg being integral with said elevated sealing bead; (v) wherein said base is fabricated from stainless steel.