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US4059282A
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Boat bow dolly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-08
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1996-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A dolly for wheeling a boat from a car to a body of water and back including a wheel on a bracket removably received within a slot formed by a pair of depending flanges on a mounting plate secured to the bow of the boat. The bracket is removably locked in place in the slot between the flanges by a pair of spring clips on the plate in front of and in back of the slot. The wheel bracket and wheel is removable from the slot when the boat is launched into the water by raising the wheel bracket to clear one of the clips at the front of the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Ervin Prickett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:44
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C13/00; B62; B62B; B62B1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A dolly for transporting a boat over a surface comprising: a substantially planar mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bow of a boat, and a wheel bracket including a wheel rotatably mounted thereon removably secured to said mounting plate, said mounting plate including depending flange means forming a slot for receiving said wheel bracket, and means for removably locking said wheel bracket on said plate in said slot, said removable locking means including a substantially U-shaped resilient clip on said mounting plate in front and back of said slot, said clips including a free leg and a bight portion facing each other and said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A dolly for transporting a boat over a surface comprising: a substantially planar mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bow of a boat, and a wheel bracket including a wheel rotatably mounted thereon removably secured to said mounting plate, said mounting plate including depending flange means forming a slot for receiving said wheel bracket, and means for removably locking said wheel bracket on said plate in said slot, said removable locking means including a substantially U-shaped resilient clip on said mounting plate in front and back of said slot, said clips including a free leg and a bight portion facing each other and said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dolly of claim 1 wherein said flange means includes a pair of flanges forming a substantially V-shaped slot without an apex, and said wheel bracket includes a complemental V-shaped bracket received within said slot between said flanges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dolly of claim 2 wherein said wheel bracket includes a depending U-shaped channel connected to said V-shaped bracket, and a wheel rotatably mounted between the legs of said U-shaped channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dolly of claim 3 wherein said mounted plate includes a plurality of fastener receiving openings.
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) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |