US4127281A
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Boat roller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Boat attachment having a main body permanently attached to one end of the boat, having a bracket removably mounted on the main body which carries an elongated cylindrical roller, and having means to hold the bracket on the main body.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy A. Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:42
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Boat attachment comprising: (a) a main body adapted to be permanently attached to one end of the boat, the main bodying having an upper flange extending downwardly, and a lower flange extending downwardly, (b) a bracket having an upper flange extending upwardly to engage beneath the main body upper flange, and a lower flange extending upwardly to engage beneath the main body lower flange, (c) roller means rotatably mounted on the bracket, and (d) a stretchable cord having a clip at one end for attachment to the bracket and a hook at the other end for engagement with the transom of the boat for releasably holding the bracket flanges in engagement with the corresponding main body flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Boat attachment comprising: (a) a main body adapted to be permanently attached to one end of the boat, the main bodying having an upper flange extending downwardly, and a lower flange extending downwardly, (b) a bracket having an upper flange extending upwardly to engage beneath the main body upper flange, and a lower flange extending upwardly to engage beneath the main body lower flange, (c) roller means rotatably mounted on the bracket, and (d) a stretchable cord having a clip at one end for attachment to the bracket and a hook at the other end for engagement with the transom of the boat for releasably holding the bracket flanges in engagement with the corresponding main body flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Boat attachment as recited in claim 1, wherein the roller means of at least one elongated cylinder of floatable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Boat attachment as recited in claim 1, wherein the roller means consists of an elongated cylinder of foamed elastomer whose diameter is approximately one-third the length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Boat attachment as recited in claim 3, wherein the elastomer is polyurethane and the length is approximately one and one-half feet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
Boat attachment as recited in claim 1, wherein the bracket is provided with two spaced, parallel, rearwardly-directed feet having an axle extending through their outer ends, the roller means comprising one roller cylinder being mounted on the axle between the feet, and one roller cylinder mounted on each end of the axle as it extends outwardly of its respective foot.
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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) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |