US3926136A
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Removable outrigger float and mounting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-27
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A removable outrigger float and mounting assembly for use on small boats to prevent capsizing and to provide flotation for the boat if it becomes swamped or for a passenger who may become lost overboard. This safety device is mounted on the boat preferably in pairs, one each on the port and starboard side. The float is supported parallel to and above the surface of the water by an arm extending downwardly from the float and removably insertable in a close-fitting retaining slot in a receiving fixture attached to a side of the boat and opening upwardly to matingly receive and retain the downwardly extending arm from the float. A safety bolt, tightenable from within the boat by a passenger in the boat, extends through the boat hull and into the retaining slot in the receiving fixture to engage the downwardly projecting arm of the float and retain the float in an outrigger position unless the float is removed for storage or to be thrown to an overboard passenger.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton B Shroyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B43/00; B63B43/02; B63B43/10; B63B43/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
An outrigger float device for a boat comprising a float having two containment straps encircling the float and spaced from opposite ends of the float with the ends of each strap overlapped and fastened together with the opposite end of the same strap and bent downwardly and parallel to the side of the boat to form a downwardly projecting member and with a threaded bore extending hereinto, mounting blocks positioned on an outboard side of the boat in alignment with the downwardly projecting members and having upwardly opening slots to receive the downwardly projecting members and a safety bolt hole through an inboard side of each of the mounting blocks for alignment with the threaded bore on the downwardly projecting member when the downwardly projecting member is inserted in the mounting block slot and mounting bolt holes extending through each of the mounting blocks, stress distribution plates positioned on an inboard side of the boat and having mounting bolt apertures aligned with the mounting bolt holes in the mounting blocks and safety bolt apertures aligned with the safety bolt holes in the mounting blocks, mounting bolts passing through the mounting bolt apertures in the stress plates, the side of the boat and the mounting bolt holes in the mounting blocks to secure said mounting blocks to the side of the boat, and safety lock bolts having wing-nut type heads and self-locking threaded bolt portions whereby the safety lock bolts can be inserted through the safety bolt apertures in the stress plates, the side of the boat, and the safety bolt holes in the mounting blocks to engage the threaded bores in the downwardly projecting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
275 words
An outrigger float device for a boat comprising a float having two containment straps encircling the float and spaced from opposite ends of the float with the ends of each strap overlapped and fastened together with the opposite end of the same strap and bent downwardly and parallel to the side of the boat to form a downwardly projecting member and with a threaded bore extending hereinto, mounting blocks positioned on an outboard side of the boat in alignment with the downwardly projecting members and having upwardly opening slots to receive the downwardly projecting members and a safety bolt hole through an inboard side of each of the mounting blocks for alignment with the threaded bore on the downwardly projecting member when the downwardly projecting member is inserted in the mounting block slot and mounting bolt holes extending through each of the mounting blocks, stress distribution plates positioned on an inboard side of the boat and having mounting bolt apertures aligned with the mounting bolt holes in the mounting blocks and safety bolt apertures aligned with the safety bolt holes in the mounting blocks, mounting bolts passing through the mounting bolt apertures in the stress plates, the side of the boat and the mounting bolt holes in the mounting blocks to secure said mounting blocks to the side of the boat, and safety lock bolts having wing-nut type heads and self-locking threaded bolt portions whereby the safety lock bolts can be inserted through the safety bolt apertures in the stress plates, the side of the boat, and the safety bolt holes in the mounting blocks to engage the threaded bores in the downwardly projecting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the float has an elastomeric outer layer and a rigid foam core and wherein the float is of generally elliptical cross-section with upswept curves at the bow end and at the stern end of the float to minimize drag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
271 words
A removable outrigger float and mounting assembly for use on small boats to prevent capsizing and to provide flotation for a swamped boat or for an overboard passenger comprising a shaped float, a rigid member including at least one containment strap of rectangular cross-section having two strap ends and encircling the float, said rigid member secured to said float and having said two ends of the containment strap overlapped, fastened together and bent downwardly from the float to form the rigid downwardly projecting portion with a threaded bore extending thereinto, a receiving fixture including a block having an upwardly opening slot for receiving the downwardly projecting portion of the ends of the containment strap, and a bore extending into the receiving slot through an inboard side of the block and positioned to align with the threaded bore in the downwardly projecting portion when the downwardly projecting portion is inserted in the receiving slot, said receiving fixture secured to a side of the boat and adapted to receive and retain said downwardly projecting portion of said member and a locking means operative between said receiving fixture and said projecting portion to lock said downwardly projecting portion to said receiving fixture and to said boat, said locking means including a safety bolt access hole in the side of the boat aligned with the bore in the block and a safety bolt extending from the interior of the boat, through the safety bolt access hole, through the bore in the block and threaded into the threaded bore in the downwardly projecting portion of the rigid member to removably retain the float on the boat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
271 words
A removable outrigger float and mounting assembly for use on small boats to prevent capsizing and to provide flotation for a swamped boat or for an overboard passenger comprising a shaped float, a rigid member including at least one containment strap of rectangular cross-section having two strap ends and encircling the float, said rigid member secured to said float and having said two ends of the containment strap overlapped, fastened together and bent downwardly from the float to form the rigid downwardly projecting portion with a threaded bore extending thereinto, a receiving fixture including a block having an upwardly opening slot for receiving the downwardly projecting portion of the ends of the containment strap, and a bore extending into the receiving slot through an inboard side of the block and positioned to align with the threaded bore in the downwardly projecting portion when the downwardly projecting portion is inserted in the receiving slot, said receiving fixture secured to a side of the boat and adapted to receive and retain said downwardly projecting portion of said member and a locking means operative between said receiving fixture and said projecting portion to lock said downwardly projecting portion to said receiving fixture and to said boat, said locking means including a safety bolt access hole in the side of the boat aligned with the bore in the block and a safety bolt extending from the interior of the boat, through the safety bolt access hole, through the bore in the block and threaded into the threaded bore in the downwardly projecting portion of the rigid member to removably retain the float on the boat.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |