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US3734367A
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Canoe carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-25
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1992-01-25
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus to be worn by an individual for carrying a canoe in an inverted position and simultaneously to be used for carrying a pack. The apparatus comprises a pack carrier adapted to be strapped to the back of the individual, and includes arms pivotally connected to the lower portion of the pack carrier and having attachment means at the distal ends of the arms for attachment to a transverse strut of the canoe. The pack carrier has second attachment means for pivotally supporting a second strut of the canoe.
Inventors
- 👤 W Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/14; A45F3/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A combination canoe and pack carrier adapted to be worn on the back of an individual for carrying a canoe and pack comprising a frame having vertical upright members and transverse members connected to said upright members, straps connected to said frame for securing the frame against the back of the wearer, said frame being adapted when secured to the wearer to support a pack, a pair of support arms pivotally connected to lower portions of said frame and arranged to extend forward and upward in parallel relationship on opposite sides of the wearer, said arms having first attachment means at their distal ends for attachment to a first transverse strut of a canoe, said frame having second attachment means at its upper end for attachment to a second transverse strut of a canoe, and strap means connecting the distal ends of said arms to the upper end of said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A combination canoe and pack carrier adapted to be worn on the back of an individual for carrying a canoe and pack comprising a frame having vertical upright members and transverse members connected to said upright members, straps connected to said frame for securing the frame against the back of the wearer, said frame being adapted when secured to the wearer to support a pack, a pair of support arms pivotally connected to lower portions of said frame and arranged to extend forward and upward in parallel relationship on opposite sides of the wearer, said arms having first attachment means at their distal ends for attachment to a first transverse strut of a canoe, said frame having second attachment means at its upper end for attachment to a second transverse strut of a canoe, and strap means connecting the distal ends of said arms to the upper end of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination canoe and pack carrier that is defined in claim 1, wherein said second attachment means comprises U-shaped brackets secured to the upper ends of said vertical upright members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination canoe and pack carrier that is defined in claim 1, wherein said second attachment means comprises Y-shaped brackets secured to the upper ends of said vertical upright members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination canoe and pack carrier that is defined in claim 1, wherein said first attachment means comprises U-shaped members on the distal ends of said arms in whIch said first strut may be cradled, and straps for securing the first strut in the cradled position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination canoe and pack carrier that is defined in claim 1, wherein said arms are adjustable in length to enable the wearer to select the length of the arms most suitable for carrying a canoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination canoe and pack carrier that is defined in claim 5, wherein said strap means are adjustable in length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus to be worn by an individual for carrying a canoe in an inverted position comprising a frame, straps connected to the frame for securing the frame in a vertical position against the back of the wearer, a pair of support arms pivotally connected to lower portions of said frame at opposite sides thereof and arranged to extend forward and upward on opposite sides of the wearer, first attachment means at the distal ends of said arms for attachment to a first transverse strut of the inverted canoe, second attachment means at the upper end of said frame for attachment to a second transverse strut of said inverted canoe, and connecting means extending between the distal ends of said arms and the upper end of said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus to be worn by an individual for carrying a canoe in an inverted position comprising a frame, straps connected to the frame for securing the frame in a vertical position against the back of the wearer, a pair of support arms pivotally connected to lower portions of said frame at opposite sides thereof and arranged to extend forward and upward on opposite sides of the wearer, first attachment means at the distal ends of said arms for attachment to a first transverse strut of the inverted canoe, second attachment means at the upper end of said frame for attachment to a second transverse strut of said inverted canoe, and connecting means extending between the distal ends of said arms and the upper end of said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 7, wherein said second attachment means comprises channel members open at the top in which said second transverse strut can be pivotally supported.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 8, wherein said first attachment means comprises strap means for clasping said first transverse strut.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 9, wherein said arms and said connecting means are adjustable in length.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB659364A
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US3375960A
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |