US3862456A
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Sailboat balance seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-05
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A generally shallow, S-shaped seat pivotally mounted on a gunwale of a sailboat from an inboard seating position to an outboard balancing position extending beyond the gunwale.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Fisher
- 👤 Leonard S Matejcic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:12
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H9/00; B63H9/04; B63H9/08; B63H9/10; B63H9/1007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A hiking or balancing seat for small sailing craft comprising a seat member having opposed upper and lower seating surfaces and short legs extending in opposite directions from opposed edges of said surfaces and each at an angle to the plane of said surfaces forming a back for each surface; pivot means at one of said legs of said seat; means for attaching said pivot means on the gunwale of a boat whereby said seat member may be pivoted from an inboard position providing a seat to an outboard extending position outwardly from the gunwale providing a seat; and stop means for said seat supporting it in one of said positions extending from the gunwale and the craft gunwale supports the seat in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A hiking or balancing seat for small sailing craft comprising a seat member having opposed upper and lower seating surfaces and short legs extending in opposite directions from opposed edges of said surfaces and each at an angle to the plane of said surfaces forming a back for each surface; pivot means at one of said legs of said seat; means for attaching said pivot means on the gunwale of a boat whereby said seat member may be pivoted from an inboard position providing a seat to an outboard extending position outwardly from the gunwale providing a seat; and stop means for said seat supporting it in one of said positions extending from the gunwale and the craft gunwale supports the seat in the opposite direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat according to claim 1 wherein one of said legs provides said stop means with the seat in an outward extending direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seat according to claim 2 wherein said pivot means is positioned at about the intersection of one leg and said seat member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A seat according to claim 1 wherein said pivot means is pivotally secured to the outer edge of a craft gunwale.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A seat according to claim 4 wherein said means for attaching said pivot means is removable from the gunwale.
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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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |