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US4049166A
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Clamp apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-10
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A clamp for securing a boat with integral oarlock receptacles in an inverted position on the roof of a motor vehicle. The clamp apparatus includes a bolt member that is positioned in an oarlock receptacle, a clamp assembly that can be releasably secured to the motor vehicle's rain gutter or other latching part and extensible and contractible coupling means which extends between and is connected to the bolt member and the clamp assembly. The coupling means can be contracted to draw the bolt member toward the clamp assembly thereby to secure the boat to the roof.
Inventors
- 👤 William K. Medlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
Apparatus for securing an inverted boat with integral oarlock, or similar receptacles on the roof of a motor vehicle, said apparatus comprising a bolt for positioning in and extending downwardly from one of said receptacles, said bolt having an enlarged head at one end for supporting said bolt in said receptacle and an eyelet opening at the other end, a clamp assembly for detachably fastening to said motor vehicle, and extensible and contractible coupling means extending between and connected to said bolt and said clamp assembly, said clamp assembly including a member having an upright portion connected to said coupling means and a transverse portion for engaging said motor vehicle, said extensible and contractible coupling means including fastening means releasably connected to said bolt through said eyelet opening and a turnbuckle device operable when contracted to draw said bolt and said clamp assembly toward one another thereby to secure said boat on said roof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
Apparatus for securing an inverted boat with integral oarlock, or similar receptacles on the roof of a motor vehicle, said apparatus comprising a bolt for positioning in and extending downwardly from one of said receptacles, said bolt having an enlarged head at one end for supporting said bolt in said receptacle and an eyelet opening at the other end, a clamp assembly for detachably fastening to said motor vehicle, and extensible and contractible coupling means extending between and connected to said bolt and said clamp assembly, said clamp assembly including a member having an upright portion connected to said coupling means and a transverse portion for engaging said motor vehicle, said extensible and contractible coupling means including fastening means releasably connected to said bolt through said eyelet opening and a turnbuckle device operable when contracted to draw said bolt and said clamp assembly toward one another thereby to secure said boat on said roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises a snap ring for releasably connecting said coupling means with said bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 2 wherein said clamp assembly is operable for fastening to the rain gutter of a motor vehicle, said clamp assembly further including a brace member and tightening means, said transverse portion engaging the underside of said rain gutter and said brace member engaging the interior of said rain gutter being secured thereto by said tightening means to hold said clamp assembly in place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
Apparatus for securing a boat with integral oarlock receptacles in an inverted position on the roof of a motor vehicle, said apparatus comprising a bolt for positioning in and extending downwardly from one of said oarlock receptacles, said bolt having an enlarged head at one end for supporting said bolt in said receptacle and an eyelet opening at the other end, a clamp assembly for detachably fastening to said motor vehicle, and extensible and contractible coupling means extending between and connected to said bolt and said clamp assembly, said clamp assembly including a plate member having an upright portion connected to said coupling means and a transverse portion for engaging said motor vehicle, said extensible and contractible coupling means including a snap ring for releasably connecting to said bolt through said eyelet opening and a turnbuckle device operable when contracted to draw said bolt and said clamp assembly toward one another, thereby to secure said boat on said roof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
Apparatus for securing a boat with integral oarlock receptacles in an inverted position on the roof of a motor vehicle, said apparatus comprising a bolt for positioning in and extending downwardly from one of said oarlock receptacles, said bolt having an enlarged head at one end for supporting said bolt in said receptacle and an eyelet opening at the other end, a clamp assembly for detachably fastening to said motor vehicle, and extensible and contractible coupling means extending between and connected to said bolt and said clamp assembly, said clamp assembly including a plate member having an upright portion connected to said coupling means and a transverse portion for engaging said motor vehicle, said extensible and contractible coupling means including a snap ring for releasably connecting to said bolt through said eyelet opening and a turnbuckle device operable when contracted to draw said bolt and said clamp assembly toward one another, thereby to secure said boat on said roof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus that is defined in claim 4, wherein said clamp assembly is operable for fastening to the rain gutter of a motor vehicle, said clamp assembly further including a movable brace member for engaging the interior of the rain gutter and tightening means for urging said brace member into engagement with said rain gutter to thereby secure said clamp assembly thereto.
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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |