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US3762587A
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Boat loading carrier for pickup mounted campers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-18
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A cantilever-type boat support frame, overlying a pickup mounted camper, is connected with one end of a pair of support legs pivotally connected to a depending side surface of the camper. Pulley and winch means, connected with the camper, raises and lowers the frame and boat secured thereto. Turnbuckle equipped rod members secure the frame to the other side of the camper when the carrier is in travel position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Longee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/042; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1008; B60P3/1016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A boat carrier for a vehicle mounted camper having side walls and a roof, comprising: an elongated tubular bar transversely overlying and secured to said roof intermediate its ends; an L-shaped frame having a foot portion forming a boat mounting platform transversely spanning said roof above said bar, said frame having leg portions secured to one side wall of said camper for vertical pivoting movement from an upright position adjacent said one side wall to a lowered position extending laterally and downwardly from said one side wall; anchor rod means releasably connecting said mounting platform to the other side wall of said camper; pulley means supported by the end portion of said bar adjacent said one side wall; and, winch means secured to said one side wall, said winch means including a cable entrained over said pulleys and connected with said mounting platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A boat carrier for a vehicle mounted camper having side walls and a roof, comprising: an elongated tubular bar transversely overlying and secured to said roof intermediate its ends; an L-shaped frame having a foot portion forming a boat mounting platform transversely spanning said roof above said bar, said frame having leg portions secured to one side wall of said camper for vertical pivoting movement from an upright position adjacent said one side wall to a lowered position extending laterally and downwardly from said one side wall; anchor rod means releasably connecting said mounting platform to the other side wall of said camper; pulley means supported by the end portion of said bar adjacent said one side wall; and, winch means secured to said one side wall, said winch means including a cable entrained over said pulleys and connected with said mounting platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The boat carrier according to claim 1 in which said rod anchor means includes: an anchor bracket secured to a depending portion of said camper side wall opposite said winch means; an elongated rod having a hook at one end portion engageable with the foot portion of said frame; and, means interposed beween and connected with said rod and said anchor bracket for moving said rod axially toward said anchor bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The boat carrier according to claim 2 in which said pulley means includes: laterally projecting depending plates secured to opposite sides of said bar; and, a firSt pulley journalled between said depending plates in cooperating aligned relation with respect to the longitudinal axis of said bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
The boat carrier according to claim 3 in which said pulley means further includes: an inner tubular member telescopically extending into said bar from its end portion adjacent the legs of said frame; a resilient member connecting the inwardly disposed end portion of said inner tubular member to the other end portion of said bar; upstanding plates connected with the outwardly directed end portion of said inner tubular member; and, a pair of pulleys journalled by said upstanding plates in cooperating aligned relation with respect to the longitudinal axis of said bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The boat carrier according to claim 4 and further including: spacer supports interposed between the foot portion of said frame and the upper surface of said roof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The boat carrier according to claim 5 and further including: boat gripping clamp means secured to the foot portion of said frame for mounting a boat thereon with its longitudinal axis parallel with the longitudinal axis of said camper.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |