US3918385A
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Mooring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A mooring device including an elongated pole member, an arm member having an attached end pivotally connected to the pole member near one end thereof and a free end spaced from the attached end wherein the arm member is movable between a stowed position adjacent and generally parallel to the pole member and an extended position wherein the free end is disposed laterally from the pole member, and rope supporting brackets on the arm member and the pole member for temporarily supporting a rope.
Inventors
- 👤 Goerge T Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:22
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A mooring device comprising: a straight, elongated pole member having a handle end and a free end, an arm member having an attached end pivotally connected to said pole member near said free end thereof and a second end spaced from said attached end wherein said arm member is movable between a stowed position adjacent and generally parallel to said pole member and an extended position wherein said second end is disposed laterally from said pole member and forms therewith an open bifurcation with said free end of said pole member, and rope supporting means on said arm member and said pole member for temporarily supporting a rope; said rope supporting means on said pole member and said arm member all lying along a straight line which generally parallels said pole member when said arm member is in the stowed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A mooring device comprising: a straight, elongated pole member having a handle end and a free end, an arm member having an attached end pivotally connected to said pole member near said free end thereof and a second end spaced from said attached end wherein said arm member is movable between a stowed position adjacent and generally parallel to said pole member and an extended position wherein said second end is disposed laterally from said pole member and forms therewith an open bifurcation with said free end of said pole member, and rope supporting means on said arm member and said pole member for temporarily supporting a rope; said rope supporting means on said pole member and said arm member all lying along a straight line which generally parallels said pole member when said arm member is in the stowed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said arm member includes an elongated cavity for receiving a portion of said pole member in nesting relationship therewith when said arm member is in the stowed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rope supporting means includes a plurality of U-shaped brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said U-shaped brackets are mounted adjacent the end of said pole member, adjacent said free end of said arm member, and adjacent said attached end of said arm member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said arm member includes an elongated cavity for receiving a portion of said pole member in nesting relationship therewith when said arm member is in the stowed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as set forth in claim 5 including a hook member afixed to the free end of said pole member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as set forth in claim 5 wherein said pole member includes extension means for extending the length thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as set forth in claim 7 wherein said extention means includes a plurality of telescopically related pole segments.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |