US4019212A
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Boat cover apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A boat cover apparatus that includes a boat lift assembly mounted on a main frame for lifting a boat above the level of the water, a cover assembly that includes a cover frame having a subframe of a size and shape that is greater than the maximum horizontal dimensions of the boat to be covered, frame members secured to and extending above the subframe, a collapsible cover having outer peripheral edges removably secured to the subframe and springs that are secured to the frame members and to portions of the cover substantial distances inwardly of the peripheral edges thereof to support the portions to which they are secured at a higher elevation than the subframe whereby when the subframe is moved to a lower elevation than the boat, the cover will extend upwardly and inwardly of the subframe to abut against the upper peripheral edge portion of the boat, and a cable assembly mounted on the main frame and secured to the cover assembly for selectively elevating the cover assembly to an elevation substantially above that of the boat and alternately lowering the cover assembly to an elevation that the subframe is at a lower elevation than the upper peripheral edge portion of the boat.
Inventors
- 👤 Jason K. Downer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:44
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B17/02; B63C; B63C3/00; B63C3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
For covering the top portion of a boat in an elevated position on a lift assembly that is mounted on a main frame, cover apparatus comprising a cover subframe adapted to enclose an opening of a size and shape to permit the subframe to surround the boat and be moved vertically above the boat, a collapsible cover of a substantially larger area than the subframe opening and having an outer peripheral edge portion secured to the subframe around the periphery thereof, frame means secured to the subframe to extend thereabove and across the subframe opening, a plurality of spaced resilient means dependingly secured to the frame means and respectively secured to the cover in substantial horizontal spaced relationship to one another and a substantial distance from the subframe for retaining the parts of the cover to which they are secured at a higher elevation than the subframe, and means for mounting the subframe on the main frame and adapted for vertically moving the subframe between a lowered position that the cover is adapted to engage the boat in the boat elevated position, and an elevated position a substantial distance vertically above the boat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
For covering the top portion of a boat in an elevated position on a lift assembly that is mounted on a main frame, cover apparatus comprising a cover subframe adapted to enclose an opening of a size and shape to permit the subframe to surround the boat and be moved vertically above the boat, a collapsible cover of a substantially larger area than the subframe opening and having an outer peripheral edge portion secured to the subframe around the periphery thereof, frame means secured to the subframe to extend thereabove and across the subframe opening, a plurality of spaced resilient means dependingly secured to the frame means and respectively secured to the cover in substantial horizontal spaced relationship to one another and a substantial distance from the subframe for retaining the parts of the cover to which they are secured at a higher elevation than the subframe, and means for mounting the subframe on the main frame and adapted for vertically moving the subframe between a lowered position that the cover is adapted to engage the boat in the boat elevated position, and an elevated position a substantial distance vertically above the boat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further characterized in that said subframe comprises a pair of longitudinally elongated side frame members that have rear portions substantially transversely spaced from one another, that the frame means comprises a longitudinally elongated top frame member and means for mounting said top frame member on the subframe at a substantially higher elevation than the subframe and transversely between said rear portions, and that at least one of said resilient means is dependingly mounted on the top frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further characterized in that the means for mounting the subframe includes a cable assembly mounted on the main frame and having cable runs secured to the side frame members, and means for moving the cable runs to vertically translate the cover assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further characterized in that the frame means includes a transverse frame member attached to the top frame member to extend on either transverse side thereof at a substantially higher elevation than said side frame members and that the plurality of resilient means includes a resilient means dependingly secured to the transverse frame member on either side of the top frame member and to the cover a substantial distance transversely inwardly of the transversely adjacent portion of the side frame member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further characterized in that each of said resilient means comprises a coil spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
For covering the top portion of a boat having an upper, outer peripheral edge portion that extends generally horizontally around the boat while the boat is supported above the level of the water by boat lift mechanism on a main frame, cover apparatus comprising a collapsible cover of perimetric dimensions substantially greater than the maximum perimetric dimensions of the boat in plan view, a subframe for at least nearly surrounding the boat at an elevation between the boat bottom and the upper, outer peripheral edge portion and vertically movable above the boat out of engagement therewith, means for securing the cover peripheral edge portion to the subframe, means for mounting the subframe on the main frame for vertical movement between an elevation vertically between the level of the water and the boat upper, outer peripheral edge portions, and means mounted on the subframe for resiliently supporting the cover to have the cover abuttingly engage substantially the entire boat upper, outer peripheral edge portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
For covering the top portion of a boat having an upper, outer peripheral edge portion that extends generally horizontally around the boat while the boat is supported above the level of the water by boat lift mechanism on a main frame, cover apparatus comprising a collapsible cover of perimetric dimensions substantially greater than the maximum perimetric dimensions of the boat in plan view, a subframe for at least nearly surrounding the boat at an elevation between the boat bottom and the upper, outer peripheral edge portion and vertically movable above the boat out of engagement therewith, means for securing the cover peripheral edge portion to the subframe, means for mounting the subframe on the main frame for vertical movement between an elevation vertically between the level of the water and the boat upper, outer peripheral edge portions, and means mounted on the subframe for resiliently supporting the cover to have the cover abuttingly engage substantially the entire boat upper, outer peripheral edge portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
203 words
For covering the top portion of a boat having an upper, outer peripheral edge portion, a main frame, a cover assembly that includes a cover subframe enclosing an opening that in a generally horizontal plane is of a size and shape larger than the boat upper, outer peripheral edge portion, a collapsible cover of a substantially larger area than the subframe and having a peripheral edge portion, means for securing the cover peripheral edge portion to the subframe around the periphery thereof, and means mounted on the subframe for resiliently retaining spaced portions of the cover that are a substantial distance inwardly of the subframe at higher elevations than the subframe, and means mounted on the main frame and connected to the cover assembly for raising the entire cover assembly and alternately lowering the cover assembly, the means mounted on the subframe for resiliently retaining spaced portions of the cover at higher elevations than the subframe including a longitudinally elongated frame member, means for mounting the frame member on the subframe at a substantially higher elevation than the subframe, and a plurality of means dependingly mounted on the frame member for resiliently attaching vertically adjacent parts of the cover to the frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
203 words
For covering the top portion of a boat having an upper, outer peripheral edge portion, a main frame, a cover assembly that includes a cover subframe enclosing an opening that in a generally horizontal plane is of a size and shape larger than the boat upper, outer peripheral edge portion, a collapsible cover of a substantially larger area than the subframe and having a peripheral edge portion, means for securing the cover peripheral edge portion to the subframe around the periphery thereof, and means mounted on the subframe for resiliently retaining spaced portions of the cover that are a substantial distance inwardly of the subframe at higher elevations than the subframe, and means mounted on the main frame and connected to the cover assembly for raising the entire cover assembly and alternately lowering the cover assembly, the means mounted on the subframe for resiliently retaining spaced portions of the cover at higher elevations than the subframe including a longitudinally elongated frame member, means for mounting the frame member on the subframe at a substantially higher elevation than the subframe, and a plurality of means dependingly mounted on the frame member for resiliently attaching vertically adjacent parts of the cover to the frame member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further characterized in that each of the last mentioned means are attached to the cover at locations that are transversely and longitudinally spaced from one another by dimensions that are substantially less than the corresponding dimensions of the boat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further characterized in that the peripheral edge portion securing means comprises a plurality of spaced cooperating means, in part mounted in spaced relationship on the cover peripheral edge portion and in part mounted in spaced relationship on the vertically lower part of the subframe, for removably securing the cover to the subframe.
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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |