US3149735A
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Launching device for boat trailers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-22
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1982-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maitland B Bleecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A SYSTEM FOR LAUNCHING A BOAT FROM A BOAT TRAILER HAVING RUNNING GEAR, A FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID RUNNING GEAR FOR SUPPORTING A BOAT THEREON AND HAVING A CROSSMEMBER ADJACENT TO THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME, A TONGUE EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT END OF SAID FRAME AND A WINCH MOUNTED ON SAID TONGUE AND HAVING A CABLE WINDABLE THEREON, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PAIR OF GUIDE MEMBERS ON SAID CROSS-MEMBER IN SPACED APART RELATION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID FRAME, A BRIDLE HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO EXTEND AROUND THE BOW OF A BOAT ON SAID FRAME AND OTHER PORTIONS EXTENDING REARWARDLY ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BOAT THROUGH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND THEN FORWARDLY TOWARD SAID WINCH, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID WHICH CABLE TO SAID FORWARDLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID BRIDLE TO PULL THE LATTER THROUGH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND MOVE THE BOAT TOWARD THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME, SAID BRIDLE COMPRISING A CABLE HAVING ITS OPPOSITE ENDS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID WINCH CABLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
172 words
A SYSTEM FOR LAUNCHING A BOAT FROM A BOAT TRAILER HAVING RUNNING GEAR, A FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID RUNNING GEAR FOR SUPPORTING A BOAT THEREON AND HAVING A CROSSMEMBER ADJACENT TO THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME, A TONGUE EXTENDING FROM THE FRONT END OF SAID FRAME AND A WINCH MOUNTED ON SAID TONGUE AND HAVING A CABLE WINDABLE THEREON, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PAIR OF GUIDE MEMBERS ON SAID CROSS-MEMBER IN SPACED APART RELATION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID FRAME, A BRIDLE HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO EXTEND AROUND THE BOW OF A BOAT ON SAID FRAME AND OTHER PORTIONS EXTENDING REARWARDLY ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BOAT THROUGH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS, AND THEN FORWARDLY TOWARD SAID WINCH, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID WHICH CABLE TO SAID FORWARDLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID BRIDLE TO PULL THE LATTER THROUGH SAID GUIDE MEMBERS AND MOVE THE BOAT TOWARD THE REAR END OF SAID FRAME, SAID BRIDLE COMPRISING A CABLE HAVING ITS OPPOSITE ENDS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID WINCH CABLE.
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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |