US3960301A
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Boat transport anchoring means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-18
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-11-18
Abstract
Abstract The present disclosure is directed to an anchoring device for retaining a boat on top of an automobile either directly on the top or secured to a previously installed car top carrier. The device consists of a plurality of units each of which has a car top securing means and a boat securing means connected by a turnbuckle therebetween to control the tension. The structure of the present disclosure permits the boat to be transported in either the upright or inverted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
For use with a boat supporting car top rack, a boat transport anchoring device comprising a. at least a pair of anchoring means secured along the car top rack at opposed positions, b. a threaded shank secured to each of said anchoring means, c. a pair of hooks each having a threaded shank, d. a pair of turnbuckle means, each turnbuckle receiving the threaded shanks of one of the hooks and one of the anchoring means, e. a strip of belting long enough to extend around the bottom of a boat to be gripped, f. a right angled pressure bracket affixed adjacent each of the ends of the belting with the upper portion of each bracket being angled outwardly of the boat and apertured for receiving said hooks respectively, whereby tensioning of the device by tightening said turnbuckle means, when the hooks are engaged, causes the belting to tighten and the pressure brackets to hug the boat thereby preventing slippage of the boat relative to the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
For use with a boat supporting car top rack, a boat transport anchoring device comprising a. at least a pair of anchoring means secured along the car top rack at opposed positions, b. a threaded shank secured to each of said anchoring means, c. a pair of hooks each having a threaded shank, d. a pair of turnbuckle means, each turnbuckle receiving the threaded shanks of one of the hooks and one of the anchoring means, e. a strip of belting long enough to extend around the bottom of a boat to be gripped, f. a right angled pressure bracket affixed adjacent each of the ends of the belting with the upper portion of each bracket being angled outwardly of the boat and apertured for receiving said hooks respectively, whereby tensioning of the device by tightening said turnbuckle means, when the hooks are engaged, causes the belting to tighten and the pressure brackets to hug the boat thereby preventing slippage of the boat relative to the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A boat transport anchoring device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said strip of belting comprises, g. an adjustable two-piece anchor strap and buckle for making course adjustments of the belting to the boat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
For use with a car top carrier supporting a boat upside down thereon, a boat transport anchoring device comprising, a. at least one adjustable belting for extending around the bottom of the boat, b. right angled brackets connected at spaced apart locations along the belting, each having a long reach oriented vertically of the boat and a short reach extending outwardly of the belting with each short reach being apertured for receiving an engaging means to permit pressure application downwardly to force the belting and brackets tightly against the boat, c. means for gripping the car top carrier on opposite sides of the boat, d. a pair of adjustable means, e. an eyebolt extending from each of the means for gripping to the associated adjustable means, and f. a hook engaging each apertured reach and extending to each of the adjustable means whereby tightening of the adjustable means causes the belting and brackets to increase the holding force applied to said boat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
For use with a car top carrier supporting a boat upside down thereon, a boat transport anchoring device comprising, a. at least one adjustable belting for extending around the bottom of the boat, b. right angled brackets connected at spaced apart locations along the belting, each having a long reach oriented vertically of the boat and a short reach extending outwardly of the belting with each short reach being apertured for receiving an engaging means to permit pressure application downwardly to force the belting and brackets tightly against the boat, c. means for gripping the car top carrier on opposite sides of the boat, d. a pair of adjustable means, e. an eyebolt extending from each of the means for gripping to the associated adjustable means, and f. a hook engaging each apertured reach and extending to each of the adjustable means whereby tightening of the adjustable means causes the belting and brackets to increase the holding force applied to said 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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |