US3280784A
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Mooring line retaining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-05
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore S Stainbrook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:27
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR DOCK MOORING LINES OF A BOAT COMPRISING: A TELESCOPING POLE; A PAIR OF SPACED SUPPORTING MEMBERS DESIGNED TO RECEIVE ONE END OF SAID POLE THEREBETWEEN, MOUNTING MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO SAID DOCK AND MOUNTING MEANS EMBODYING RELATIVE ROTATIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND SAID POLE IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO SAID DOCK; POSITIONING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS FOR ANGULARLY ADJUSTING SAID POLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID DOCK, SAID POSITIONING MEANS COMPRISES A ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS, SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS DEFINING OPPOSING PARALLEL SLOTS THEREIN FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID ROD TO A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS WHEREBY THE ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID POLE MAY BE ADJUSTED; A HOOK SHAPED MEMBER DEFINED BY THE FREE END OF SAID POLE, SAID HOOK SHAPED MEMBER BEING DESIGNED TO RECEIVE THE FREE ENDS OF SAID DOCK MOORING LINES AND RETAIN THEM IN CONVENIENT GRASPING POSITION AS THE BOAT APPROACHES OR LEAVES THE DOCK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR DOCK MOORING LINES OF A BOAT COMPRISING: A TELESCOPING POLE; A PAIR OF SPACED SUPPORTING MEMBERS DESIGNED TO RECEIVE ONE END OF SAID POLE THEREBETWEEN, MOUNTING MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO SAID DOCK AND MOUNTING MEANS EMBODYING RELATIVE ROTATIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND SAID POLE IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO SAID DOCK; POSITIONING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS FOR ANGULARLY ADJUSTING SAID POLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID DOCK, SAID POSITIONING MEANS COMPRISES A ROD EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS, SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS DEFINING OPPOSING PARALLEL SLOTS THEREIN FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID ROD TO A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS WHEREBY THE ANGULAR POSITION OF SAID POLE MAY BE ADJUSTED; A HOOK SHAPED MEMBER DEFINED BY THE FREE END OF SAID POLE, SAID HOOK SHAPED MEMBER BEING DESIGNED TO RECEIVE THE FREE ENDS OF SAID DOCK MOORING LINES AND RETAIN THEM IN CONVENIENT GRASPING POSITION AS THE BOAT APPROACHES OR LEAVES THE DOCK.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |