US3083676A
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Automatic mooring catch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-16
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1979-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold W Andersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:08
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/54; B63B22/00; B63B22/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
BOAT MOORING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FLOAT, A ROD EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY FROM SAID FLOAT TO A HEIGHT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE FOREDECK OF A BOAT TO BE MOORED, AN ENLARGED RETAINING MEMBER FIXED TO THE TOP OF SAID ROD, A MOORING CATCH COMPRISING A STRONG METAL ROD SHAPED TO FORM A STRAIGHT SHANK PORTION, A PORTION EXTENDING IN OPERATIVE POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY OUTWARD AND FORWARD AND A PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY INWARD AND REARWARD FROM THE OUTER END OF SAID SECOND NAMED PORTION AND LYING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO AT A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID FIRST NAMED ROD BUT LESS THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE RETAINING MEMBER, AND FASTENING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID SHANK PORTION TO SECURE THE CATCH ADJUSTABLY TO A BOAT HULL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
BOAT MOORING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FLOAT, A ROD EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY FROM SAID FLOAT TO A HEIGHT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE FOREDECK OF A BOAT TO BE MOORED, AN ENLARGED RETAINING MEMBER FIXED TO THE TOP OF SAID ROD, A MOORING CATCH COMPRISING A STRONG METAL ROD SHAPED TO FORM A STRAIGHT SHANK PORTION, A PORTION EXTENDING IN OPERATIVE POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY OUTWARD AND FORWARD AND A PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY INWARD AND REARWARD FROM THE OUTER END OF SAID SECOND NAMED PORTION AND LYING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO AT A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID FIRST NAMED ROD BUT LESS THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE RETAINING MEMBER, AND FASTENING MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID SHANK PORTION TO SECURE THE CATCH ADJUSTABLY TO A BOAT HULL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |