US4126006A
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Boat dock assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-10
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A boat dock assembled from portable sections hingedly connected to each other and provided with foldable and adjustably extensible leg assemblies. Each section is formed from tread retaining decking members made of extruded metal sections interconnected in close parallel spaced relation by interlocking elements. Pivotally separable half-shell foot elements are connected to the leg assemblies for stabilized support of the dock sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Mack A. Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:10
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/06; E02B3/068; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A10/00; Y02A10/11; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/559
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, pivotal means interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock in spaced relation to each other and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the adjacent sections of the dock, each of said sections including a plurality of decking members and spacer means interconnecting said decking members in close parallel spaced relation to each other, each of said decking members comprising an elongated rigid extrusion having a floor portion, at least one supporting rib depending from the floor portion, at least two tread retaining formations projecting upwardly from the floor portion and gripping means formed in underlying relation to the floor portion for receiving the spacer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, pivotal means interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock in spaced relation to each other and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the adjacent sections of the dock, each of said sections including a plurality of decking members and spacer means interconnecting said decking members in close parallel spaced relation to each other, each of said decking members comprising an elongated rigid extrusion having a floor portion, at least one supporting rib depending from the floor portion, at least two tread retaining formations projecting upwardly from the floor portion and gripping means formed in underlying relation to the floor portion for receiving the spacer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
In combination with the dock defined in claim 1, each of said sections further including a side rail member and locking means extending through said spacer means for interconnecting the side rail and decking members in transverse relation to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said side rail member encloses a liquid retaining chamber adapted to be filled with water, whereby each section may be stabilized after assembly and installation of the dock.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said spacer means includes a plurality of interlock elements interconnecting the decking members in abutting relation to the side rail member, each of said interlock elements comprising a split tubular spacing portion and elastically deflectable latch arms projecting from the spacing portion into engagement with the gripping means of the decking members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said locking means comprises a plurality of latching elements, each of said latching elements comprising a web portion abutting the spacing portion of one of the interlock elements between the decking members interconnected thereby, and elastically deflectable latching arms projecting from the web portion through said spacing portion into engagement with the gripping means of the side rail member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said hinge means includes end plate members secured to adjacent sections and having elastically deflectable arms projecting therefrom into engagement with the gripping means of the decking or side rail members of the adjacent sections, and curved interengaging formations extending from said end plate members into assembled relation to each other to accommodate up to 230° relative angular displacement of the adjacent sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination of claim 6 including a plurality of longitudinally adjustable leg assemblies connected to each of said sections, and an anchoring foot device connected to each of said leg assemblies, said anchoring foot device including a pair of shell elements, and means pivotally connecting said shell elements to the leg assembly in spaced relation to each other for displacement between a closed position forming a continuous concave curvature and an open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said spacer means includes a plurality of interlock elements interconnecting the decking members in abutting relation to the side rail member, each of said interlock elements comprising a tubular spacing portion and elastically deflectable latch arms projecting from the spacing portion into engagement with the gripping means of the decking members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said locking means comprises a plurality of latching elements, each of said latching elements comprising a web portion abutting the spacing portion of one of the interlock elements between the decking members interconnected thereby, and elastically deflectable latching arms projecting from the web portion through said spacing portion into engagement with the gripping means of the side rail member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination of claim 1 including a plurality of longitudinally adjustable leg assemblies connected to each of said sections, and an anchoring foot device connected to each of said leg assemblies, said anchoring foot device including a pair of shell elements, and means pivotally connecting said shell elements to the leg assembly in spaced relation to each other for displacement between a closed position forming a continuous concave curvature and an open position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said hinge means includes end plate members secured to adjacent sections and having elastically deflectable arms projecting therefrom into engagement with the gripping means of the decking members of the adjacent sections, and curved interengaging formations extending from said end plate members into assembled relation to each other to accommodate up to 230° relative angular displacement of the adjacent sections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said spacer means includes a plurality of interlock elements interconnecting the decking members, each of said interlock elements comprising a tubular spacing portion and elastically deflectable latch arms projecting from the spacing portion into engagement with the gripping means of the decking members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
In dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, each of said sections including a side rail member and plurality of decking members, spacer means interconnecting said decking members in close parallel spaced relation to each other, locking means extending through said spacer means for interconnecting the side rail and decking members in transverse relation to each other, hinge means pivotally interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock spaced from each other by a gap and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the gap between the adjacent sections of the dock.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
In dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, each of said sections including a side rail member and plurality of decking members, spacer means interconnecting said decking members in close parallel spaced relation to each other, locking means extending through said spacer means for interconnecting the side rail and decking members in transverse relation to each other, hinge means pivotally interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock spaced from each other by a gap and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the gap between the adjacent sections of the dock.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein said hinge means includes end plate members secured to adjacent sections and having elastically deflectable arms projecting therefrom into engagement with the gripping means of the decking or side rail members of the adjacent sections, and curved interengaging formations extending from said end plate members into assembled relation to each other to accommodate up to 230° relative angular displacement of the adjacent sections.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, hinge means pivotally interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock spaced from each other by a gap for relative angular displacement of the adjacent sections in assembled relation by up to approximately 230 degrees, and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the gap between the adjacent sections of the dock.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, hinge means pivotally interconnecting adjacent sections of the dock spaced from each other by a gap for relative angular displacement of the adjacent sections in assembled relation by up to approximately 230 degrees, and tread retaining means connected to one of the adjacent sections in overlying relation to the hinge means for substantially bridging the gap between the adjacent sections of the dock.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections and an elongated support beam, each of said sections including a plurality of decking members and spacer means interconnecting said decking members independently of the support beam in close parallel spaced relation to each other, each of said decking members comprising an elongated rigid extrusion having a floor portion, at least one supporting rib depending from the floor portion into contact with the support beam, at least two tread retaining formations projecting upwardly from the floor portion and gripping means formed in underlying relation to the floor portion for receiving the spacer means above the support beam.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections and an elongated support beam, each of said sections including a plurality of decking members and spacer means interconnecting said decking members independently of the support beam in close parallel spaced relation to each other, each of said decking members comprising an elongated rigid extrusion having a floor portion, at least one supporting rib depending from the floor portion into contact with the support beam, at least two tread retaining formations projecting upwardly from the floor portion and gripping means formed in underlying relation to the floor portion for receiving the spacer means above the support beam.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, a plurality of longitudinally adjustable leg assemblies connected to each of said sections, and an anchoring foot device connected to each of said leg assemblies adapted to be embedded in earth to anchor the dock, said anchoring foot device including a pair of shell elements, and means pivotally connecting said shell elements to the leg assembly in spaced relation to each other for displacement between a closed position forming a continuous concave curvature and an open position facilitating withdrawal of the foot device from the earth.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a dock adapted to be assembled from a plurality of sections, a plurality of longitudinally adjustable leg assemblies connected to each of said sections, and an anchoring foot device connected to each of said leg assemblies adapted to be embedded in earth to anchor the dock, said anchoring foot device including a pair of shell elements, and means pivotally connecting said shell elements to the leg assembly in spaced relation to each other for displacement between a closed position forming a continuous concave curvature and an open position facilitating withdrawal of the foot device from the earth.
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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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |