US3677425A
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Land and water craft trailer unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-15
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A trailer unit that will simultaneously haul land and water craft and wherein a supporting trailer for the water craft is adapted to be winched into place or with minor modifications to be used as a separate towing trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan H Patten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A trailer unit for simultaneously transporting land and water craft comprising a rectangular frame having a front end and a rear end; a trailer tongue including a trailer coupling extending forwardly from the front end of the frame; wheels at each side of the frame and outboard thereof; parallel lower tracks supported by the frame inboard of the wheels; support posts extending upwardly from the frame; upper tracks supported on top of the posts and above the wheels; a boat carrying trailer comprising a frame, a tongue projecting forwardly of the frame and having a trailer coupling on the end thereof, a rear wheel at each side of the frame adjacent the rear end thereof, an axle housing adapted to extend across the frame at a point forwardly of the rear wheels, an axle through the housing, a wheel at each end of the axle and means for releasably securing the axle housing to the frame, means for moving the boat carrying trailer and a boat thereon onto the upper tracks; and means including an upright stanchion, means supporting said stanchion ahead of the frame, and a ball coupling pivotally connected to the stanchion, for locking the boat carrying trailer in place on the upper tracks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A trailer unit for simultaneously transporting land and water craft comprising a rectangular frame having a front end and a rear end; a trailer tongue including a trailer coupling extending forwardly from the front end of the frame; wheels at each side of the frame and outboard thereof; parallel lower tracks supported by the frame inboard of the wheels; support posts extending upwardly from the frame; upper tracks supported on top of the posts and above the wheels; a boat carrying trailer comprising a frame, a tongue projecting forwardly of the frame and having a trailer coupling on the end thereof, a rear wheel at each side of the frame adjacent the rear end thereof, an axle housing adapted to extend across the frame at a point forwardly of the rear wheels, an axle through the housing, a wheel at each end of the axle and means for releasably securing the axle housing to the frame, means for moving the boat carrying trailer and a boat thereon onto the upper tracks; and means including an upright stanchion, means supporting said stanchion ahead of the frame, and a ball coupling pivotally connected to the stanchion, for locking the boat carrying trailer in place on the upper tracks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A trailer unit as in claim 1, further including rigid boxes supported by the frame, extending the length of the frame and surrounding the lower ends of the support posts, whereby the boxes support the posts; and doors providing access to the interiors of the boxes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A trailer unit as in claim 1, further including means on the rectangular frame for locking a land vehicle thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A trailer unit as in claim 3, wherein the means for locking a land vehicle on the frame includes an upstanding stanchion post carried by the tongue; and coupling means carried by the stanchion post and adapted to be connected to a coupling means on a towbar attached to the land vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A trailer unit as in claim 1, wherein the means for moving the boat carrying trailer and a boat thereon onto the upper tracks includes a powered winch carried by the tongue on the trailer unit; an eye on the tongue of the boat carrying trailer; and a cable operated by the winch and having hook means thereon whereby it is connectable to the eye.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |