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US3695209A
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Vessel mooring devices
Assignee: Tomlinson Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract The specification and drawings disclose devices for mooring boats. The devices are arranged to permit vertical movement of the boats, such as caused by rise and fall of tides or rolling of the boats while maintaining the boats away from an associated dock, pier, seawall, float or the like and redistributing or absorbing energy produced by the action of water, wind and other normally expected conditions. The devices disclosed all include a mounting assembly having a support arm adapted to extend outwardly above the normal maximum water levels. A mooring member extends vertically downward from the support arm to a predetermined position which, depending upon the application, may be either below or somewhat above the normal minimum water level. The member is supported only at its upper end and is not otherwise guided or constrained. Four specific embodiments are disclosed. Two comprise weighted cables and two other comprise resilient plastic pipes or tubes.
Inventors
- 👤 Elroy J Giese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:25
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A mooring device for vessels comprising: a bracket assembly including a laterally extending support arm portion, mounting bracket means including adjustment for adjustably supporting said support arm from a dock or the like with said support arm extending outwardly thereof above the normal maximum water level; a flexible cable adjustably suspended from the support arm portion and extending vertically downwardly to a point beneath the normal minimum water level but having clearance from the bottom; said cable being supported only above the water level with the portion below the water level suspended in the water without further support from the dock, a weight connected to the lower end portion of said cable; and, a tube member formed of resilient plastic material positioned about said cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A mooring device for vessels comprising: a bracket assembly including a laterally extending support arm portion, mounting bracket means including adjustment for adjustably supporting said support arm from a dock or the like with said support arm extending outwardly thereof above the normal maximum water level; a flexible cable adjustably suspended from the support arm portion and extending vertically downwardly to a point beneath the normal minimum water level but having clearance from the bottom; said cable being supported only above the water level with the portion below the water level suspended in the water without further support from the dock, a weight connected to the lower end portion of said cable; and, a tube member formed of resilient plastic material positioned about said cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said tube member has its upper end portion rigidly connected to said support arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said tube member extends between the support arm and the weight and is freely rotatable about said cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said bracket assembly includes a vertically extending member which extends upwardly above said dOck or the like and from which said support arm extends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said bracket assembly includes mounting plate members adapted to engage a top and side surface of said dock or the like; and wherein said support arm is carried by a vertical member adjustably connected to said mounting plate members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as defined in claim 1 including means for allowing adjustment of the position of said weight on said cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A mooring device comprising a support bracket assembly including a support arm member and mounting means for connecting said support arm to a dock or the like so said support arm extends laterally of said dock or the like at an elevation above the normal maximum water level; a mooring member depending from the outer end portion of said support arm and extending vertically downward, said mooring member comprising an elongated, relatively resilient first plastic tubular member connected at its upper end to said support arm and otherwise unengaged or supported by said bracket assembly said support arm including a tube member having a first vertically extending portion terminating at its upper end in a U-shaped return bend portion, said mooring member being received in said return bend portion and extending downwardly therefrom generally parallel to said first portion of said support arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
143 words
A mooring device comprising a support bracket assembly including a support arm member and mounting means for connecting said support arm to a dock or the like so said support arm extends laterally of said dock or the like at an elevation above the normal maximum water level; a mooring member depending from the outer end portion of said support arm and extending vertically downward, said mooring member comprising an elongated, relatively resilient first plastic tubular member connected at its upper end to said support arm and otherwise unengaged or supported by said bracket assembly said support arm including a tube member having a first vertically extending portion terminating at its upper end in a U-shaped return bend portion, said mooring member being received in said return bend portion and extending downwardly therefrom generally parallel to said first portion of said support arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mooring device as defined in claim 7 including a second plastic tubular member telescopically received in said first plastic tubular member and extending downwardly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The mooring device as defined in claim 7 wherein said bracket assembly includes means for permitting adjustment of the elevation of said support arm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mooring device as defined in claim 7 wherein said support arm member is adjustably carried by said support bracket assembly includes a generally upwardly extending bracket which is releasably connected to the first vertically extending portion of said support arm.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |