US3567035A
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Boat rack
Assignee: Acme Steel Co
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Filing: 1968-11-20
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A support structure for storage of boats and like articles in the form of a rack structure with defined openings in which the articles are stored. Brackets are provided in the openings for supporting horizontal beams which directly support the articles. The brackets have fastening means for frictionally engaging the rack structure to secure the brackets to the rack structure, the frictional engagement being easily releasable to permit shifting of the brackets for adjustable bracket spacing to accommodate different size articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J Dudzik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:25
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C15/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B57/00; A47B57/06; A47B81/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/048; F16B7/0493; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A support structure for storage of boats and like articles comprising: vertical uprights and first horizontal beams connected together to provide a rack having defined openings into which the articles are positioned for storage, brackets mounted on the horizontal beams for supporting second horizontal beams which directly support the articles stored in the structure, each bracket having an inverted channel-shaped base for straddling a first horizontal beam and a superstructure for fastening to a portion of a second horizontal beam, fastening means mounted on the base and arranged to frictionally bear against the first horizontal beam straddled by the base in order to attach the bracket to the first horizontal beam, said superstructure having two vertical faces on its opposite sides to which said second horizontal beams are to be connected, the faces being of different vertical heights to thereby accommodate second horizontal beams of different heights depending upon which face the second horizontal beams are connected, the lower end of one of the faces on the superstructure terminating at the upper surface of the channel-shaped base and the lower end of the other face on the superstructure terminating above the level of the channel-shaped base at a shelf portion extending from the face, said upper surface and said shelf portion acting as lower supports for the second horizontal beams secured to said faces of the superstructure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A support structure for storage of boats and like articles comprising: vertical uprights and first horizontal beams connected together to provide a rack having defined openings into which the articles are positioned for storage, brackets mounted on the horizontal beams for supporting second horizontal beams which directly support the articles stored in the structure, each bracket having an inverted channel-shaped base for straddling a first horizontal beam and a superstructure for fastening to a portion of a second horizontal beam, fastening means mounted on the base and arranged to frictionally bear against the first horizontal beam straddled by the base in order to attach the bracket to the first horizontal beam, said superstructure having two vertical faces on its opposite sides to which said second horizontal beams are to be connected, the faces being of different vertical heights to thereby accommodate second horizontal beams of different heights depending upon which face the second horizontal beams are connected, the lower end of one of the faces on the superstructure terminating at the upper surface of the channel-shaped base and the lower end of the other face on the superstructure terminating above the level of the channel-shaped base at a shelf portion extending from the face, said upper surface and said shelf portion acting as lower supports for the second horizontal beams secured to said faces of the superstructure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
193 words
A support structure for storage of boats and like articles comprising: vertical uprights and first horizontal beams connected together to provide a rack having defined openings into which the articles are positioned for storage, brackets mounted on the horizontal beams for supporting second horizontal beams which directly support the articles stored in the structure, each bracket having an inverted channel-shaped base for straddling a first horizontal beam and a superstructure for fastening to a portion of a second horizontal beam, fastening means mounted on the base and arranged to frictionally bear against the first horizontal beam straddled by the base in order to attach the bracket to the first horizontal beam, said fastening means being a threaded fastener passing through an opening in a wall of said base, the inner end of the fastener reacting against a wall of the first horizontal beam straddled by the base, and a nut threadably engaged on the fastener to bear against an inside wall of the base in a direction toward the outer end of the fastener to thereby urge the inner end of the fastener into reaction against said wall of the first horizontal beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
A support structure for storage of boats and like articles comprising: vertical uprights and first horizontal beams connected together to provide a rack having defined openings into which the articles are positioned for storage, brackets mounted on the horizontal beams for supporting second horizontal beams which directly support the articles stored in the structure, each bracket having an inverted channel-shaped base for straddling a first horizontal beam and a superstructure for fastening to a portion of a second horizontal beam, fastening means mounted on the base and arranged to frictionally bear against the first horizontal beam straddled by the base in order to attach the bracket to the first horizontal beam, said fastening means being a threaded fastener passing through an opening in a wall of said base, the inner end of the fastener reacting against a wall of the first horizontal beam straddled by the base, and a nut threadably engaged on the fastener to bear against an inside wall of the base in a direction toward the outer end of the fastener to thereby urge the inner end of the fastener into reaction against said wall of the first horizontal beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A support structure defined by claim 2 characterized by, said nut being prevented from rotation by being confined between a portion of said base and a portion of the first horizontal beam, whereby tightening and loosening of the nut on the fastener can be accomplished by merely rotating the fastener relative to the stationary nut.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |