US4033600A
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Boat Guide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract Custom fitted boat guides for boat trailers which function to keep the boat straight on the trailer during loading and unloading. The boat guides each consist of at least two padded legs spanned on one end by a padded support member, which legs are removably fitted to the frame of the trailer and may be adjusted with respect to the trailer frame as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W. Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A boat guide for boat trailers comprising: (a) An essentially horizontally disposed guide means; and (b) A pair of essentially vertically disposed, downwardly extending legs attached to said guide means at one end of each of said legs, and each of said legs having a first bend proximate said one end of said legs in a direction away from a vertical plane through the longitudinal center of said guide means; a second bend proximate the opposite end of said legs from said one end, for forming an end portion of said legs substantially parallel to said vertical plane; and a third bend between said first bend and said second bend in a direction toward said vertical plane to conform to the shape of the bottom and side portions of a boat; and (c) Means for securing said one end of each of said legs to said guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A boat guide for boat trailers comprising: (a) An essentially horizontally disposed guide means; and (b) A pair of essentially vertically disposed, downwardly extending legs attached to said guide means at one end of each of said legs, and each of said legs having a first bend proximate said one end of said legs in a direction away from a vertical plane through the longitudinal center of said guide means; a second bend proximate the opposite end of said legs from said one end, for forming an end portion of said legs substantially parallel to said vertical plane; and a third bend between said first bend and said second bend in a direction toward said vertical plane to conform to the shape of the bottom and side portions of a boat; and (c) Means for securing said one end of each of said legs to said guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The boat guide of claim 1 wherein said guide means is a wooden member having an essentially rectangular shaped cross section and said second bend is in a direction away from said vertical plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The boat guide of claim 2 further comprising padding on the outside surface of said guide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The boat guide of claim 1 wherein said guide means is a wooden member having an essentially rectangularly shaped cross section, and said means for securing said one end of each of said legs to said guide means are bolts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The boat guide of claim 1 wherein said legs are constructed of angle iron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The boat guide of claim 1 wherein: (a) Said guide means is a wooden member having an essentially rectangular shaped cross section and said means for securing said one end of each of said legs to said guide means are bolts; (b) Said legs are constructed of angle iron, and further comprising padding on the outside surface of said guide means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The boat guide of claim 1 further comprising padding on a portion of the outside surfaces of said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
The boat guide of claim 1 wherein: (a) Said guide means is a wooden member having an essentially rectangular shaped cross section and said means for securing said one end of each of said legs to said guide means are bolts; (b) said second bend is in a direction away from said vertical plane; and (c) Said legs are constructed of angle iron; and further comprising padding on the outside surface of said guide means and on a portion of the outside surfaces of said legs.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |