US3175234A
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Folding boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-15
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1983-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ero A Kutsi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B7/00; B63B7/02; B63B7/04; B63B34/00; B63B34/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A FOLDING BOAT COMPRISING FORWARD AND REAR SECTIONS, EACH SECTION OF WHICH HAS A BULKHEAD HINGED TOGETHER IN A MANNER THAT PERMITS THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO FOLD BACK OVER THE SAID REAR SECTION WHEN THE SAID BOAT IS NOT IN USE, AND TWO SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT MECHANISMS, ONE OF WHICH IS A HAND-OPERATAED WINCH SECURED TO THE FRONT END OF SAID FRONT SECTION, SAID WINCH HAVING A CABLE SECURED AROUND A SPRING LOADED DRUM AND EXTENDING DOWN THE CENTER AND INSIDE THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO SECUREMENT AT THE FORWARD END OF THE SAID REAR SECTION OF THE SAID BOAT, THEREBY PROVIDING A MEANS FOR LOCKING THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO THE SAID REAR SECTION IN A WATERTIGHT MANNER IN AN END TO END POSITION WHEN THE SAID BOAD IS READY TO USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A FOLDING BOAT COMPRISING FORWARD AND REAR SECTIONS, EACH SECTION OF WHICH HAS A BULKHEAD HINGED TOGETHER IN A MANNER THAT PERMITS THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO FOLD BACK OVER THE SAID REAR SECTION WHEN THE SAID BOAT IS NOT IN USE, AND TWO SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT MECHANISMS, ONE OF WHICH IS A HAND-OPERATAED WINCH SECURED TO THE FRONT END OF SAID FRONT SECTION, SAID WINCH HAVING A CABLE SECURED AROUND A SPRING LOADED DRUM AND EXTENDING DOWN THE CENTER AND INSIDE THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO SECUREMENT AT THE FORWARD END OF THE SAID REAR SECTION OF THE SAID BOAT, THEREBY PROVIDING A MEANS FOR LOCKING THE SAID FORWARD SECTION TO THE SAID REAR SECTION IN A WATERTIGHT MANNER IN AN END TO END POSITION WHEN THE SAID BOAD IS READY TO USE.
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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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |