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US3684102A
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Compartmented nautical storage rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-19
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1991-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A compartmented nautical storage rack including a first compartment adapted to receive nautical charts and having drainage holes at the bottom thereof, a second compartment adapted to receive binoculars secured to a front wall of the first compartment and having drainage holes in the bottom thereof, the second compartment being centrally disposed on the front wall of the first compartment and having a base aligned with a base of the first compartment to permit the rack to stand by itself, a small compartment formed within the first compartment and adapted to receive dividers and pencils, a small compartment formed adjacent a side wall of the second compartment and adapted to receive a fog whistle and spring clips secured to the front wall of the first compartment adjacent a side wall of the second compartment and adapted to hold a flashlight.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudyard M Colter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B63/00; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A compartmented nautical storage rack for storing nautical instruments in accessible positions comprising a first compartment including a first front wall, first and second side walls extending transversely from said first front wall at the side edges thereof, and a first base connected with said first fronT wall and said first and second side walls and having drainage means therein to drain fluids from said first compartment, said first compartment having a first height and a first width and adapted to permit storage of nautical charts therein; and a second compartment including a second front wall, third and fourth side walls extending transversely from said second front wall at the side edges thereof and connected with said first front wall of said first compartment, and a second base connected with said second front wall and said third and fourth side walls and having drainage means therein to drain fluids from said second compartment, said first and second bases being aligned in the same plane, said second compartment having a height less than the height of said first compartment and a width less than the width of said first compartment and adapted to permit storage of binoculars therein; said first front wall having a first elongated slot disposed in an upper portion thereof in communication with and transverse to said first elongated slot whereby said first elongated slot facilitates removal of nautical charts stored in said first compartment and said second elongated slot forms a carrying handle for said storage rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A compartmented nautical storage rack for storing nautical instruments in accessible positions comprising a first compartment including a first front wall, first and second side walls extending transversely from said first front wall at the side edges thereof, and a first base connected with said first fronT wall and said first and second side walls and having drainage means therein to drain fluids from said first compartment, said first compartment having a first height and a first width and adapted to permit storage of nautical charts therein; and a second compartment including a second front wall, third and fourth side walls extending transversely from said second front wall at the side edges thereof and connected with said first front wall of said first compartment, and a second base connected with said second front wall and said third and fourth side walls and having drainage means therein to drain fluids from said second compartment, said first and second bases being aligned in the same plane, said second compartment having a height less than the height of said first compartment and a width less than the width of said first compartment and adapted to permit storage of binoculars therein; said first front wall having a first elongated slot disposed in an upper portion thereof in communication with and transverse to said first elongated slot whereby said first elongated slot facilitates removal of nautical charts stored in said first compartment and said second elongated slot forms a carrying handle for said storage rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 1 wherein said first compartment includes a back wall disposed parallel to said front wall and connected with said first and second side walls and said first base whereby said storage rack may be detachably mounted on a vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 2 wherein a pocket is formed in said first compartment and includes said first side wall of said first compartment, a fifth side wall disposed parallel to said first side wall and connected with said first front wall, and a bottom connected with said first side wall, said fifth side wall and said first front wall, said pocket having a height less than the height of said first compartment and a width less than the width of said first compartment, and drainage means disposed adjacent said bottom of said pocket to drain fluids therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 3 wherein a third compartment is formed adjacent said first and second compartments and includes a sixth side wall connected with said first front wall and disposed parallel to said third side wall, a third front wall connected with said sixth side wall and said third side wall, a fourth base connected with said first and third front walls and said third and sixth side walls and having drainage means to drain fluids from said third compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 4 wherein protrusion means extend from said first front wall into said second compartment to define abutments adapted to receive a nautical slide rule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 5 wherein spring clip means are secured to said first front wall adjacent said fourth side wall of said second compartment and adapted to securely mount a flashlight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 2 wherein said first elongated slot extends into said second compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 2 wherein said second compartment is centrally disposed between said first and second side walls of said first compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The compartmented nautical storage rack as recited in claim 8 wherein said back wall extends past said first and second side walls to define first and second mounting flanges for detachably mounting said storage rack.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |