US3938829A
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Boat trailer latching device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A boat latching device is disclosed for use on boat trailers. The latching device includes an elongated support member and a bow conforming guide member having a spring-loaded latching mechanism mounted thereto. An adjustable or resiliently mounted bow stop member is attached at or near the top of the support member. The entire latching device is mounted at the forward end of a boat trailer so that it can receive and hold an elongated eye fixed to the bow of a boat.
Inventors
- 👤 James D. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A boat latching device comprising an upstanding support member, a bow stop member slidably biased to the upper end of said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member fixed to said upstanding support member below said stop member and a means for automatically latching the bow of a boat to said upstanding support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A boat latching device comprising an upstanding support member, a bow stop member slidably biased to the upper end of said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member fixed to said upstanding support member below said stop member and a means for automatically latching the bow of a boat to said upstanding support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The boat latching device of claim 1 wherein the means for automatically latching the bow of said boat is carried at or near the top of said bow conforming guide member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The latching device of claim 1 wherein said latching means comprises a latch housing having a rounded "V" shaped opening and a biased locking bar traversing said rounded "V" shaped opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The latching device of claim 3 wherein said locking bar is carried for slideable movement within said housing and is adapted with a means for holding said locking bar in a retracted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said bow stop member is adjustably attached to said upstanding support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The latching device of claim 1 wherein said bow stop and bow conforming guide members are padded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The latching device of claim 1 wherein said upstanding support member includes a pivotally mounted brace member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The latching device of claim 7 wherein said pivotally mounted brace member is extendable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
In combination with a boat and trailer wherein said boat includes an elongated eye member vertically secured to the bow of said boat and said trailer includes an upstanding support member mounted at the forward end thereof, a bow stop member slidably biased to said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member mounted to said upstanding support member below said bow stop member and a latching means for receiving and holding said elongated eye member, whenever said elongated eye member is urged against said latching means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
In combination with a boat and trailer wherein said boat includes an elongated eye member vertically secured to the bow of said boat and said trailer includes an upstanding support member mounted at the forward end thereof, a bow stop member slidably biased to said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member mounted to said upstanding support member below said bow stop member and a latching means for receiving and holding said elongated eye member, whenever said elongated eye member is urged against said latching means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A latching device for attachment to an upstanding support member mounted to a boat trailer comprising a bow conforming guide member, having a mouth and throat section and a latching means mounted in proximity to said throat section, said latching means including a latch housing having a rounded "V" shaped opening, a biased locking bar slideably carried within said housing for traversing said "V" shaped opening and a means for holding said biased locking bar in a retracted position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A latching device for attachment to an upstanding support member mounted to a boat trailer comprising a bow conforming guide member, having a mouth and throat section and a latching means mounted in proximity to said throat section, said latching means including a latch housing having a rounded "V" shaped opening, a biased locking bar slideably carried within said housing for traversing said "V" shaped opening and a means for holding said biased locking bar in a retracted position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The latching device of claim 10 wherein said biased locking bar contains a rounded leading edge and wherein said means for holding said biased locking bar in a retracted position comprises in combination a pivotally mounted pawl and an operatively associated stop member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
75 words
A boat latching device comprising an upstanding support member, a bow stop member mounted to the upper end of said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member fixed to said upstanding support member below said stop member and a latching means for latching the bow of a boat to said upstanding support member, said latching means being fixed to said upstanding support member intermediate to said bow stop member and said bow conforming member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
75 words
A boat latching device comprising an upstanding support member, a bow stop member mounted to the upper end of said upstanding support member, a bow conforming guide member fixed to said upstanding support member below said stop member and a latching means for latching the bow of a boat to said upstanding support member, said latching means being fixed to said upstanding support member intermediate to said bow stop member and said bow conforming member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The boat latching device of claim 12 wherein said latching means is adapted to receive an elongated eye vertically fixed to the bow of a 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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |