US3795927A
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Adjustable bass bench
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-09
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A unique seat bench adapted to be selectively positioned on the gunnels of a boat especially a flat bottom aluminum boat or row boat has a supporting frame preferably of rectangular configuration, arched seat mounts which are preferably casting which provide a flat portion for mounting a seat and adjustable extending gunnel clamps which comprise a slidable member within the supporting frame which holds a jaw member and jaw closing member for attaching the seat bench to the gunnels of a boat.
Inventors
- 👤 W Darwin
- 👤 D Weldon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:42
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44573; Y10T24/4459; Y10T24/44598
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A seat support adapted to be selectively positioned on the gunnels of a boat which comprises: a supporting frame which comprises two hollow elements connected by two shorter elements in a rectangular configuration, a pair of arched seat mounts, each mounted on one of said hollow elements and extending upwardly therefrom to provide a flat portion for mounting a seat, and adjustable extending gunnel clamps which are slidably held by said supporting frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A seat support adapted to be selectively positioned on the gunnels of a boat which comprises: a supporting frame which comprises two hollow elements connected by two shorter elements in a rectangular configuration, a pair of arched seat mounts, each mounted on one of said hollow elements and extending upwardly therefrom to provide a flat portion for mounting a seat, and adjustable extending gunnel clamps which are slidably held by said supporting frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A seat support according to claim 1 wherein said arched seat mounts are castings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A seat support according to claim 1 wherein said supporting frame has elements of square tubing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A seat support according to claim 1 wherein said adjustable extending gunnel clamps comprise a slidable member held by said supporting frame, a jaw member attached to the end of said slidable member adapted to be positioned around the gunnel of a boat, and a jaw closing member held by said jaw member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A seat support according to claim 4 wherein said supporting frame has elements made of square tubing and there are four adjustable extending gunnel clamps with each said slidable member being pipe which slides in said elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A seat support according to claim 5 wherein said slidable member has threads at the end thereof and said jaw member is attached to said slidable member by a nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A seat support according to claim 5 wherein said arched seat mounts are two castings attached to the supporting frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A boat seat which comprises a seat support according to claim 1, and a seat mounted on said arched seat mounts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A boat seat according to claim 8 wherein said seat is a swivel seat having a plate which is mounted to the arched seat mounts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A boat seat which comprises a seat support according to claim 7, and a swivel seat having a plate which is mounted to each of the flat portions of said arched seat mounts.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |