US3967694A
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Portable surf fishing platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-08
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1994-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible platform adapted to be erected in shallow water for surf fishing. Bearing plates connected to the lower ends of extensible legs stabilize a support panel to which a folding chair is hingedly connected. The platform is anchored in place by a handle operated actuating rod connected to a screw element adapted to penetrate the supporting sand formation below the water surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Y. Woolfolk, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A portable platform adapted to be installed in shallow water for surf fishing purposes, comprising a substantially horizontal support, at least three extensible leg assemblies pivotally connected to said support, means connected to said leg assemblies for holding the same in predetermined angular relation to the support, a plurality of bearing plates respectively connected to said leg assemblies in parallel spaced relation to the support, means for anchoring the support, and actuating means connected to the anchoring means and manually operable from the support for embedding the anchoring means in a sandy surface formation below the water, said actuating means including an elongated actuating rod connected to the anchoring means and handle means pivotally connected to the actuating rod above the water for threadedly inserting or withdrawing the anchoring means into or from the sandy surface formation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A portable platform adapted to be installed in shallow water for surf fishing purposes, comprising a substantially horizontal support, at least three extensible leg assemblies pivotally connected to said support, means connected to said leg assemblies for holding the same in predetermined angular relation to the support, a plurality of bearing plates respectively connected to said leg assemblies in parallel spaced relation to the support, means for anchoring the support, and actuating means connected to the anchoring means and manually operable from the support for embedding the anchoring means in a sandy surface formation below the water, said actuating means including an elongated actuating rod connected to the anchoring means and handle means pivotally connected to the actuating rod above the water for threadedly inserting or withdrawing the anchoring means into or from the sandy surface formation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 including at least one folding chair hingedly connected to the support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said support includes a base to which the leg assemblies are pivotally connected, a turntable, and swivel means mounting the turntable on the base for rotation about a vertical axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 including flexible means suspending the anchoring means from the support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said support includes a base to which the leg assemblies are pivotally connected, a turntable on which the chair is supported, and swivel means mounting the turntable on the base for rotation about a vertical axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 including an anchor pin connected to each of the bearing plates and adapted to be embedded in the sandy formation, and means hingedly connecting said bearing plates to the leg assemblies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 including means for rotatably mounting said anchoring means on at least one of the bearing plates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said anchoring means includes a downwardly converging screw element rotatably mounted by at least one of the bearing plates.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A portable platform adapted to be installed in shallow water for surf fishing purposes, comprising a substantially horizontal support, at least three extensible leg assemblies pivotally connected to the support, surface contacting bearing means connected to the leg assemblies for stabilizing the platform, means for anchoring the support, and selectively operable means operatively connected to the support for embedding the anchoring means in a sandy surface formation below the water, said anchoring means including a downwardly converging screw element, said selectively operable means including an elongated actuating rod connected to the screw element, and handle means pivotally connected to the actuating rod above the water for threadedly inserting or withdrawing the screw element into or from the sandy surface formation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A portable platform adapted to be installed in shallow water for surf fishing purposes, comprising a substantially horizontal support, at least three extensible leg assemblies pivotally connected to the support, surface contacting bearing means connected to the leg assemblies for stabilizing the platform, means for anchoring the support, and selectively operable means operatively connected to the support for embedding the anchoring means in a sandy surface formation below the water, said anchoring means including a downwardly converging screw element, said selectively operable means including an elongated actuating rod connected to the screw element, and handle means pivotally connected to the actuating rod above the water for threadedly inserting or withdrawing the screw element into or from the sandy surface formation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 9 including flexible means suspending the anchoring means from the support.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |