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US3586285A
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Boat block
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-08
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A boat block for supporting the sloping sides of a boat which can be used in any one of at least two positions to change the height of the boat hull contacting member above the keelsupporting block so that the boat block can support a variety of boat hulls of various shapes.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Modzelewski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:46
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C5/00; B63C5/02; B63C2005/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A boat block comprising a unitary member having at least two support surfaces, said support surfaces intersecting one another to define a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said boat block adjacent an end of one of said support surfaces a first distance from said joint, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said boat block adjacent an end of the other of said support surfaces a second distance from said joint, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A boat block comprising a unitary member having at least two support surfaces, said support surfaces intersecting one another to define a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said boat block adjacent an end of one of said support surfaces a first distance from said joint, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said boat block adjacent an end of the other of said support surfaces a second distance from said joint, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A boat block comprising a first leg, a second leg intersecting said first leg at a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said first leg a first distance from said second leg, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said second leg a second distance from said first leg, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A boat block comprising a first leg, a second leg intersecting said first leg at a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said first leg a first distance from said second leg, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said second leg a second distance from said first leg, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A boat block comprising a first leg, a second leg intersecting said first leg at a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said first leg a first distance from said second leg, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said second leg a second distance from said first leg, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A boat block comprising a first leg, a second leg intersecting said first leg at a joint, a boat pad assembly, first means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said first leg a first distance from said second leg, and second means for mounting said boat pad assembly on said second leg a second distance from said first leg, said first distance being unequal to said second distance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 2 wherein said first and second legs intersect at said joint at an acute angle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 3 wherein said first and second legs are joined at said acute angle at an end of each of said legs, the opposite ends of said legs being spaced, one from the other, said first and second mounting means being located at said opposiTe ends of said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 3 wherein each of said first and second legs is a platelike member, each platelike member having an end joined to an end of the other platelike member and an opposite end, said opposite ends being spaced apart, and further including an arm secured at its opposite ends proximate to each of said opposite ends of said platelike members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 5 wherein each of said first and second mounting means includes means defining a receiving tube proximate said opposite ends of said platelike member and said boat pad assembly includes a shank for insertion in said receiving tubes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 6 wherein said boat pad assembly further includes a pad and means pivoting said shank to said pad.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A boat block as claimed in claim 6 and further including adjusting means on said shaft for adjustably limiting the extent of insertion of said shank in one of said receiving tubes.
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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |