ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,752,895, issued on Oct. 6.
"Watercraft assemblies and methods" was invented by Steve Stajkowski (Lewiston, Idaho).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Watercraft assemblies are provided that can include: a watercraft hull having a keel opening configured to receive intake for a water propulsion motor; and a tunnel assembly between the motor and the keel opening, the tunnel assembly configured to couple the water propulsion watercraft motor intake with the watercraft hull at an angle other than parallel with the watercraft hull. Watercraft assemblies are also provided that can include a hinged grate assembly operably engaged about the intake.Wate...