US4052761A
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Cartop trunk boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-06
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A cartop, weather-tight, utility luggage carrier or trunk, which by adding two additional sections that are all detachably secured together therewith thus form a boat, the luggage carrier and sections when detached being able to nest inside each other so as to compactly fit upon a car roof rack.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Rilling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:14
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B7/00; B63B7/02; B63B7/04; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/055; B63B2007/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A cartop trunk boat, comprising in combination, a plurality of boat sections including a bow section, a forward central section, an aft central section and a stern section, said sections being detachably attachable together to form said boat, said sections when detached, nesting into each other for compact transportation on a car roof rack, wherein each said section comprises an open box made of molded plastic and including a bottom, opposite side walls and an aft and forward wall, wherein said sections are attachable together by means of a hook along a lower portion of said forward walls being receivable in an upward groove formed on an aft wall of an adjacent said section; and upper corners of said aft and forward walls being locked together by a forwardly projecting stud at each said corner of said aft wall removably received through an opening of said forward wall, a projecting end of said stud having an annular groove receiving a vertically slidable yoke in a frame mounted on said forward wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A cartop trunk boat, comprising in combination, a plurality of boat sections including a bow section, a forward central section, an aft central section and a stern section, said sections being detachably attachable together to form said boat, said sections when detached, nesting into each other for compact transportation on a car roof rack, wherein each said section comprises an open box made of molded plastic and including a bottom, opposite side walls and an aft and forward wall, wherein said sections are attachable together by means of a hook along a lower portion of said forward walls being receivable in an upward groove formed on an aft wall of an adjacent said section; and upper corners of said aft and forward walls being locked together by a forwardly projecting stud at each said corner of said aft wall removably received through an opening of said forward wall, a projecting end of said stud having an annular groove receiving a vertically slidable yoke in a frame mounted on said forward wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a seat in certain said sections is pivotable between a horizontal and vertically downward position by means of a hinge, a leg hinged on an edge of said seat foldable behind said seat, said leg in utility position having a lower end fitted in a cup formed upon said bottom.
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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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |