US3340552A
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Two-piece skiff
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin H Moye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:50
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B3/00; B63B3/02; B63B3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A TWO-PIECE SKIFF COMPRISING A FRONT BOAT SECTION HAVING A WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD AT THE REAR THEREOF, A REAR BOAT SECTION HAVING A WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD AT THE FRONT THEREOF, COMPLEMENTARY MEANS ON THE OUTER SIDES OF SAID BULKHEADS FOR LOCKING SAID BOAT SECTIONS TO EACH OTHER WHEN SAID SECTIONS ARE FLOATING IN THE WATER, SAID COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED ANGLE IRONS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR SECTION BULKHEAD, SAID ANGLE IONS HAVING VERTICAL CENTRAL OPENINGS, A VERTICAL ROD SLIDABLY MOUNTED OVER EACH OPENING, EACH ROD HAVING A THREADED LOWER END AND A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE TOP, A SPRING SURROUNDING EACH ROD AT THE UPPER END TO RESILIENTLY RETAIN EACH ROD IN WITHDRAWN POSITION, SPACED ANGLE IRONS ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT SECTION BULKHEAD, SAID ANGLE IRONS ON SAID FRONT SECTION HAVING THREADED OPENINGS FOR RECEIVING THE THREADED ENDS OF SAID RODS WHEN SAID ANGLE IRONS ARE IN ALIGNED POSITION, AND MEANS ON SAID BULKHEADS FOR GUIDING SAID SECTIONS TOWARD EACH OTHER TO ALIGN SAID COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A TWO-PIECE SKIFF COMPRISING A FRONT BOAT SECTION HAVING A WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD AT THE REAR THEREOF, A REAR BOAT SECTION HAVING A WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD AT THE FRONT THEREOF, COMPLEMENTARY MEANS ON THE OUTER SIDES OF SAID BULKHEADS FOR LOCKING SAID BOAT SECTIONS TO EACH OTHER WHEN SAID SECTIONS ARE FLOATING IN THE WATER, SAID COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED ANGLE IRONS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR SECTION BULKHEAD, SAID ANGLE IONS HAVING VERTICAL CENTRAL OPENINGS, A VERTICAL ROD SLIDABLY MOUNTED OVER EACH OPENING, EACH ROD HAVING A THREADED LOWER END AND A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE TOP, A SPRING SURROUNDING EACH ROD AT THE UPPER END TO RESILIENTLY RETAIN EACH ROD IN WITHDRAWN POSITION, SPACED ANGLE IRONS ADJACENT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRONT SECTION BULKHEAD, SAID ANGLE IRONS ON SAID FRONT SECTION HAVING THREADED OPENINGS FOR RECEIVING THE THREADED ENDS OF SAID RODS WHEN SAID ANGLE IRONS ARE IN ALIGNED POSITION, AND MEANS ON SAID BULKHEADS FOR GUIDING SAID SECTIONS TOWARD EACH OTHER TO ALIGN SAID COMPLEMENTARY LOCKING MEANS.
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |