Gary J Caravella

US Patent:

6688252, Feb 10, 2004

Filed:

Dec 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/316823

Inventors:

Gary Caravella - Somers CT 06071

International Classification:

B63B 1702

US Classification:

114361, 135 90

Abstract:

An apparatus for covering a boat that includes a canopy, a plurality of canopy supports, and one or more drivers. The canopy is sized to cover at least a portion of the boat, and includes a bottom edge and a peak. The plurality of canopy supports each have a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is movable relative to the second portion. The first portion is attached to the canopy and disposed vertically below the peak. The first portion of each canopy support is selectively extendable a distance between a first position and a second position. The one or more drivers are operable to drive the first portions of the canopy supports between the first position and the second position.