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Marine line holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-04
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A unitary device for adjustably retaining or holding a knotted line to a marine craft or the like, having a shallowly tapered, generally cylindrical knot receiving and clamping channel which is provided with means for affixing the channel to the marine craft, having outwardly diverging ears to guide entry of the line therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob B Mcfarlane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:20
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/04; B63B21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A marine line holder fixedly mountable on a marine craft for holding a hanging line having a plurality of serially spaced enlargements thereon, said holder comprising a longitudinally tapered rear portion, longitudinally tapered sides integrally connected thereto and extending forwardly and outwardly and then forwardly and inwardly to define a slotted, tapered clamping channel, and mounting means associated with said rear portion for rigidly connecting said marine line holder to said marine craft with said tapered sides converging, wherein said mounting means comprises a lug extending from said rear portion, said lug having an axial opening therein, and fastener means extending through said axial opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A marine line holder fixedly mountable on a marine craft for holding a hanging line having a plurality of serially spaced enlargements thereon, said holder comprising a longitudinally tapered rear portion, longitudinally tapered sides integrally connected thereto and extending forwardly and outwardly and then forwardly and inwardly to define a slotted, tapered clamping channel, and mounting means associated with said rear portion for rigidly connecting said marine line holder to said marine craft with said tapered sides converging, wherein said mounting means comprises a lug extending from said rear portion, said lug having an axial opening therein, and fastener means extending through said axial opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a marine craft, an assembly for adjustably retaining a hanging fender line or the like in position on the marine craft, comprising: a longitudinally slotted and tapered channel sized to receive unenlarged portions of said line; a line connectable to the fender or the like and having a plurality of enlargements spaced along its length, one of said enlargements being wedged and held in said longitudinally tapered channel; and mounting means rigidly attaching said tapered channel to said craft with said channel oriented small end down.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination with a marine craft, an assembly for adjustably retaining a hanging fender line or the like in position on the marine craft, comprising: a longitudinally slotted and tapered channel sized to receive unenlarged portions of said line; a line connectable to the fender or the like and having a plurality of enlargements spaced along its length, one of said enlargements being wedged and held in said longitudinally tapered channel; and mounting means rigidly attaching said tapered channel to said craft with said channel oriented small end down.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination comprising a marine craft, a hanging marine line with spaced enlarged portions, a marine line holder having a slotted, longitudinally tapered channel, and means rigidly attaching said marine line holder to said marine craft with the small end of said channel lower than the large end thereof, the size and taper of said channel being such that an unenlarged portion of said line passes freely therethrough while an enlarged portion thereof passes only partially therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination comprising a marine craft, a hanging marine line with spaced enlarged portions, a marine line holder having a slotted, longitudinally tapered channel, and means rigidly attaching said marine line holder to said marine craft with the small end of said channel lower than the large end thereof, the size and taper of said channel being such that an unenlarged portion of said line passes freely therethrough while an enlarged portion thereof passes only partially therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the taper of the channel of the marine line holder is between 4 and 10*.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the integral side portions of the marine line holder include diverging ears for guiding said line into said channel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the means attaching said marine line holder to said marine craft comprises bracket means having an axial opening therein, extending outwardly from said channel, and fastener means extending through said axial opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marine line holder for holding a knotted hanging line to a marine craft comprising an open ended tapered cylinder having a slot extending the length thereof to receive unknotted portions of said hanging line, said tapered cylinder having a large end opening sized to receive the line knots and a constricted portion sized to receive said line but too small for the line knots to pass therethrough, and mounting means rigidly attaching said marine line holder to the marine craft with the constricted portion of said cylinder below the large end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marine line holder for holding a knotted hanging line to a marine craft comprising an open ended tapered cylinder having a slot extending the length thereof to receive unknotted portions of said hanging line, said tapered cylinder having a large end opening sized to receive the line knots and a constricted portion sized to receive said line but too small for the line knots to pass therethrough, and mounting means rigidly attaching said marine line holder to the marine craft with the constricted portion of said cylinder below the large end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The marine line holder of claim 7 wherein the open ended tapered cylinder includes a relatively flat rear portion opposite said slot.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marine line holder fixedly mountable on a marine craft for holding a hanging line having a plurality of serially spaced enlargements thereon, said holder comprising a longitudinally tapered rear portion, longitudinally tapered sides integrally connected thereto and extending forwardly and outwardly and then forwardly and inwardly to define a slotted, tapered clamping channel, and mounting means associated with said rear portion for rigidly connecting said marine line holder to said marine craft, wherein said mounting means attaches said holder to the marine craft in an attitude wherein the tapered sides converge downwardly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marine line holder fixedly mountable on a marine craft for holding a hanging line having a plurality of serially spaced enlargements thereon, said holder comprising a longitudinally tapered rear portion, longitudinally tapered sides integrally connected thereto and extending forwardly and outwardly and then forwardly and inwardly to define a slotted, tapered clamping channel, and mounting means associated with said rear portion for rigidly connecting said marine line holder to said marine craft, wherein said mounting means attaches said holder to the marine craft in an attitude wherein the tapered sides converge downwardly.
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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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |