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Boat loading and unloading kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-27
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1992-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A kit comprising a wheeled carriage and rails adapted to be assembled and secured to a boat trailer for facilitating the loading and unloading of a boat therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 E Farris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A boat loading and unloading kit including a boat engaging carriage, rails, and latch means for an existing boat trailer wherein each of the rails are adapted to be disposed longitudinally of the trailer and are comprised of a plurality of sections disposed in end to end relationship from the front to the rear of the boat, latch means adapted to be connected to the trailer and including biased locking means, a carriage including a base having wheels positioned on said rails, means removably and adjustably securing the wheels of the carriage to the base, and including lugs adapted to engage each of the rails for maintaining the carriage thereon, an upright member comprised of a plurality of interengaging parts capable of being disassembled and being disposed on said base and supporting angularly disposed arms at the upper end thereof adapted to engage the bow of a boat and guide its movement, and defining a portion thereon adapted to engage the locking means for holding the carriage thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A boat loading and unloading kit including a boat engaging carriage, rails, and latch means for an existing boat trailer wherein each of the rails are adapted to be disposed longitudinally of the trailer and are comprised of a plurality of sections disposed in end to end relationship from the front to the rear of the boat, latch means adapted to be connected to the trailer and including biased locking means, a carriage including a base having wheels positioned on said rails, means removably and adjustably securing the wheels of the carriage to the base, and including lugs adapted to engage each of the rails for maintaining the carriage thereon, an upright member comprised of a plurality of interengaging parts capable of being disassembled and being disposed on said base and supporting angularly disposed arms at the upper end thereof adapted to engage the bow of a boat and guide its movement, and defining a portion thereon adapted to engage the locking means for holding the carriage thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the parts include means for adjusting and maintaining one relative to the other so thereby vary the height of the arms with respect to the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the latch means includes a latch bar, at least one stanchion, means pivotally securing the bar to the stanchion and biasing means secured to the bar for maintaining the same in a position for engaging a portion of the carriage base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein a cable engaging means are secured to the latch means and a cable is entrained thereof for urging the same against the bias of the spring for releasing the carriage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein bracket means are provided for securing the ends of the rail sections to one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the wheel adjustable securing means is comprised of a U-shaped housing with the wheel rotatably disposed between the open end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the end portions of the rail sections adapted to be disposed at the end of the trailer extends upwardly to constrain the carriage on the rails.
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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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |