US3303813A
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Water ski launching system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-06
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1985-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin M Collins
- 👤 Clarence H Gilley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:12
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/60; B63B34/63
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
WATER SKIER LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING APPARATUS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BOAT TO SELECTIVELY POSITION A WATER SKIER FROM ALONGSIDE THE BOAT TO THE REAR THEREOF COMPRISING, A TOWLINE, A BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE BOAT SO AS TO PROJECT FROM THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AT SUCH DISTANCE FORWARD OF THE TRANSOM TO ALLOW THE SKIER TO HOLD ONTO THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AT DESIRED TIMES, THE BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUPPORT MEMBER AFFIXED TO THE BOAT AND A BOOM ARM ENGAGING THE SUPPORT MEMBER, THE BOOM ARM HAVING A FREE END PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BOAT TO ONE SIDE THEREOF, A REEL MEANS MOUNTED UPON THE BOAT ADAPTED TO WINDABLY RECEIVE THE TOWLINE, THE TOWLINE BEING SLIDABLY ENGAGED WITH THE FREE END OF THE BOOM ARM, MEANS TO TRANSMIT ROTARY ENERGY TO THE REEL MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
WATER SKIER LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING APPARATUS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BOAT TO SELECTIVELY POSITION A WATER SKIER FROM ALONGSIDE THE BOAT TO THE REAR THEREOF COMPRISING, A TOWLINE, A BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE BOAT SO AS TO PROJECT FROM THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AT SUCH DISTANCE FORWARD OF THE TRANSOM TO ALLOW THE SKIER TO HOLD ONTO THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AT DESIRED TIMES, THE BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUPPORT MEMBER AFFIXED TO THE BOAT AND A BOOM ARM ENGAGING THE SUPPORT MEMBER, THE BOOM ARM HAVING A FREE END PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BOAT TO ONE SIDE THEREOF, A REEL MEANS MOUNTED UPON THE BOAT ADAPTED TO WINDABLY RECEIVE THE TOWLINE, THE TOWLINE BEING SLIDABLY ENGAGED WITH THE FREE END OF THE BOOM ARM, MEANS TO TRANSMIT ROTARY ENERGY TO THE REEL MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |