US3142075A
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Water ski towing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-27
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1981-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hill Thomas Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A WATER SKI TOWING DEVICE OF THE TYPE FOR TOWING A PERSON ON SKIS FROM AN INITIAL PULL-OUT POSITION TO A PLANNING POSITION, A TOW LINE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TOW LINE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A PRIME MOVER FOR PROVIDING AN ESSENTIALLY HORIZONTAL PULL TO SAID TOW LINE, A TOW BAR CONNECTED BY ITS CENTRAL PORTION TO SAID TOW LINE, A PAIR OF HARNESS STRAPS CONNECTED TO THE ENDS OF SAID TOW BAR, PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS BEING RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH HITCHES ON SAID SKIS, AND A RELEASE LINE SECURED TO SAID TOW BAR BETWEEN SAID HARNESS STRAPS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY URGING UPWARDLY SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS FOR DISENGAGING SAID PORTIONS FROM SAID HITCHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A WATER SKI TOWING DEVICE OF THE TYPE FOR TOWING A PERSON ON SKIS FROM AN INITIAL PULL-OUT POSITION TO A PLANNING POSITION, A TOW LINE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TOW LINE ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO A PRIME MOVER FOR PROVIDING AN ESSENTIALLY HORIZONTAL PULL TO SAID TOW LINE, A TOW BAR CONNECTED BY ITS CENTRAL PORTION TO SAID TOW LINE, A PAIR OF HARNESS STRAPS CONNECTED TO THE ENDS OF SAID TOW BAR, PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS BEING RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH HITCHES ON SAID SKIS, AND A RELEASE LINE SECURED TO SAID TOW BAR BETWEEN SAID HARNESS STRAPS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY URGING UPWARDLY SAID PORTIONS OF SAID STRAPS FOR DISENGAGING SAID PORTIONS FROM SAID HITCHES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |