US3963263A
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Automatic boat-trailer latch
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-16
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1994-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A boat can be automatically locked on a boat trailer by impacting the bow eye of the boat with the Automatic Boat Trailer Latch. The striker of the latch opens and permits the eye to enter and then closes, locking the boat on the trailer. Opening the striker permits the boat to be floated free of the trailer and launched.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell U. Whitlock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1066; B63; B63B; B63B21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A boat latch, comprising: Attached to a trailer bow post, a latch body forming a recess for receiving a boat bow eye, A striker pivotally mounted on the latch body at a forward end of the body which forms the recess, Stop means of limiting the closing movement of the striker mounted on the latch body, and Means of restraining the striker in the closed position yieldable to the boat bow eye and attached to the striker and the trailer bow post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A boat latch, comprising: Attached to a trailer bow post, a latch body forming a recess for receiving a boat bow eye, A striker pivotally mounted on the latch body at a forward end of the body which forms the recess, Stop means of limiting the closing movement of the striker mounted on the latch body, and Means of restraining the striker in the closed position yieldable to the boat bow eye and attached to the striker and the trailer bow post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The boat latch of claim 1, wherein the means of yieldably restraining the striker is a tension spring.
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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |