US3145685A
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Shock absorbing bumper for boats and docks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-01
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1983-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Edward L Kulick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B59/00; B63B59/02; E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/26; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02A30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A BUMPER DEVICE FOR YIELDABLY OPPOSING A BOAT THAT IS MOVING IN A PATH TOWARD A PILING OF A DOCK, THE BUMPER DEVICE BEING VERTICALLY ARRANGED AND PARALLEL WITH THE PILING, THE BUMPER DEVICE EMBODYING A PLURALITY OF CUSHION ROLLERS THAT ARE ROTATABLE UPON A TUBULAR SHAFT, A CHANNEL MEMBER THAT IS FIXED TO THE OUTER SIDE OF A DOCK PILING, TORQUE RODS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHANNEL AND WITH THE TORQUE RODS EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF THE CHANNEL AND JOURNALED IN BEARINGS CARRIED AT THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF THE CHANNEL, THE OUTER ENDS OF THE TORQUE RODS BEING BENT TO AN ANGLE OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE FACE OF THE CHANNEL AND WITH THE FREE ENDS OF THE RODS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A BUMPER DEVICE FOR YIELDABLY OPPOSING A BOAT THAT IS MOVING IN A PATH TOWARD A PILING OF A DOCK, THE BUMPER DEVICE BEING VERTICALLY ARRANGED AND PARALLEL WITH THE PILING, THE BUMPER DEVICE EMBODYING A PLURALITY OF CUSHION ROLLERS THAT ARE ROTATABLE UPON A TUBULAR SHAFT, A CHANNEL MEMBER THAT IS FIXED TO THE OUTER SIDE OF A DOCK PILING, TORQUE RODS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHANNEL AND WITH THE TORQUE RODS EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF THE CHANNEL AND JOURNALED IN BEARINGS CARRIED AT THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF THE CHANNEL, THE OUTER ENDS OF THE TORQUE RODS BEING BENT TO AN ANGLE OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE FACE OF THE CHANNEL AND WITH THE FREE ENDS OF THE RODS
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |