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Rope-mounting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-06
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A rope-mounting bracket having a body portion that is formed of a generally flat face having a tang and a pair of apertures therein for adjustably securing a line. A pair of resilient fingers are integrally connected to the body portion to form a gap therewith and are operable to releasably secure the body portion to the cleat, rail, coaming or the like, of a boat.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Carlstedt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:26
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/04; B63B21/08; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/04; F16G11/044; F16G11/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3449; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A rope-mounting bracket for installation and use on a boat or the like, and comprising a front portion, a rear portion integrally connected by a reverse bend to said front portion, said rear portion comprising a pair of spaced, resilient clips, said front portion including a generally centrally located outwardly extending tang, a first aperture generally centrally located beneath said tang, a second aperture above said first aperture and substantially directly below one corner of said tang, the arrangement of said tang and said apertures being such that a rope is attachable to the installed bracket by being led through said first aperture toward said rear portion out said second aperture away from said rear portion and wedged between said tang and said front portion, with the portion of said rope extending between said apertures lying substantially between and facing the ends of the spaced clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A rope-mounting bracket for installation and use on a boat or the like, and comprising a front portion, a rear portion integrally connected by a reverse bend to said front portion, said rear portion comprising a pair of spaced, resilient clips, said front portion including a generally centrally located outwardly extending tang, a first aperture generally centrally located beneath said tang, a second aperture above said first aperture and substantially directly below one corner of said tang, the arrangement of said tang and said apertures being such that a rope is attachable to the installed bracket by being led through said first aperture toward said rear portion out said second aperture away from said rear portion and wedged between said tang and said front portion, with the portion of said rope extending between said apertures lying substantially between and facing the ends of the spaced clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The rope mounting bracket of claim 1, wheRein said bracket is fabricated of plastic.
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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |