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US3890918A
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Assignee: EPCO PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-21
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1994-01-21
Abstract
Abstract An accessory for attachment to a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release, tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern is disclosed in two embodiments both of which have a ring with a stud adjacent thereto to allow a tow rope bight to pass through the ring and over the stud with the ring preventing inadvertent detachment of the tow rope from the stud. The stud and ring are connected to a sleeve which in one preferred embodiment accepts a pair of at least L-shape members passing therethrough for attaching the ring and stud to the boat.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Sell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/60; B63B34/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An accessory for attachment to a stern side wall of a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern comprising: an elongated tubular member; a rinG affixed to the tubular member near one end thereof through which a tow rope bight may be passed; means near the other end of the tubular member for attaching the said other end to the stern side wall comprising a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the stern side wall; and means intermediate the tubular member ends for attaching the tubular member to the stern side wall near the upper edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An accessory for attachment to a stern side wall of a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern comprising: an elongated tubular member; a rinG affixed to the tubular member near one end thereof through which a tow rope bight may be passed; means near the other end of the tubular member for attaching the said other end to the stern side wall comprising a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the stern side wall; and means intermediate the tubular member ends for attaching the tubular member to the stern side wall near the upper edge thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The accessory of claim 1 wherein the last mentioned means comprises a generally U-shaped bolt threaded at opposite ends thereof with the opposite ends adapted to attachably pass through the stern side wall and to be clamped thereto at a preferred position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The accessory of claim 2 wherein the U-shaped bolt is deformed near the center thereof to conform to the tubular member and further comprising means for clamping the U-shaped bolt deformed portion to the tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The accessory of claim 1 further comprising a sleeve attached to the tubular member and adapted to accept through each of it''s opposed ends the ends of the L-shaped members remote from the threaded ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
An accessory for attachment to a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern comprising: an elongated tubular member flattened near one end thereof, a sleeve attached to the flattened end of said tubular member, a ring, a stud adjacent the ring whereby a tow rope bight may be passed through the ring and over the stud with the ring preventing inadvertent detachment of the tow rope from the stud, the ring and stud being connected to the elongated tubular member, and means passing through the sleeve for attaching the ring and stud to the boat comprising a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the boat stern side wall, the sleeve accepting through each of it''s opposed ends the end of the L-shaped members remote from the threaded ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
154 words
An accessory for attachment to a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern comprising: an elongated tubular member flattened near one end thereof, a sleeve attached to the flattened end of said tubular member, a ring, a stud adjacent the ring whereby a tow rope bight may be passed through the ring and over the stud with the ring preventing inadvertent detachment of the tow rope from the stud, the ring and stud being connected to the elongated tubular member, and means passing through the sleeve for attaching the ring and stud to the boat comprising a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the boat stern side wall, the sleeve accepting through each of it''s opposed ends the end of the L-shaped members remote from the threaded ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
154 words
An accessory for attachment to a stern side wall of a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern and comprising: an elongated tubular member flattened near one end thereof; a ring affixed to the tubular member near the other end thereof; a stud supported on the tubular member adjacent the ring whereby a tow rope bight may be passed through the ring and over the stud with the ring preventing inadvertent detachment of the tow rope from the stud; U-bolt means intermediate the tubular member ends for attaching the tubular member to the stern side wall near the upper edge thereof; and means attaching the flattened end of the tubular member to the stern side wall including a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the stern side wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
154 words
An accessory for attachment to a stern side wall of a power boat for providing a relatively high, easy release tow rope attachment point above the general level of the boat stern and comprising: an elongated tubular member flattened near one end thereof; a ring affixed to the tubular member near the other end thereof; a stud supported on the tubular member adjacent the ring whereby a tow rope bight may be passed through the ring and over the stud with the ring preventing inadvertent detachment of the tow rope from the stud; U-bolt means intermediate the tubular member ends for attaching the tubular member to the stern side wall near the upper edge thereof; and means attaching the flattened end of the tubular member to the stern side wall including a pair of at least L-shaped members each threaded near one end thereof and adapted to attachably pass through the stern side wall.
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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |