US4327933A
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Sailboat carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-26
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Granted: 1982-05-04
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Expires: 2000-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A carrier (22) for twin-hulled vessels is disclosed which includes an axle (24), a pair of soft-tired wheels (26, 28) mounted on the axle, a pair of cradles (42, 44) for the hulls (12, 14) of the vessel and bearing blocks (50, 52) extending downwardly from each cradle for slidably, rotatably receiving the axle. The carrier permits easy movement of such vessels across soft surfaces such as beach sand and also is easily assembled and disassembled prior to use or storage.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Tuggle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:33
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An improved carrier for twin hulled vessels, comprising: an axle; a pair of wheels mounted on said axle at spaced locations; first and second cradle means for receiving a portion of the keel of a respective hull of such vessels; and first and second bearing means, one affixed to the underside of each of said cradle means, said bearing means being slidable along said axle at locations spaced outboard of said wheels, whereby the spacing between said cradle means may be adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An improved carrier for twin hulled vessels, comprising: an axle; a pair of wheels mounted on said axle at spaced locations; first and second cradle means for receiving a portion of the keel of a respective hull of such vessels; and first and second bearing means, one affixed to the underside of each of said cradle means, said bearing means being slidable along said axle at locations spaced outboard of said wheels, whereby the spacing between said cradle means may be adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carrier according to claim 1, wherein each of said cradle means comprises a pair of upwardly diverging retaining walls extending from its respective bearing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A carrier according to claim 1, wherein said wheels comprise soft balloon-type tires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A carrier according to claim 1, further comprising stop means on said axle for limiting movement of said wheels therealong.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A carrier according to claim 1, further comprising means attached to said cradle means for securing the hulls of such vessels to said cradle means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A carrier according to claim 1, wherein said axle is free to rotate within said bearing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
An improved wheeled carrier for objects or different widths, comprising: an axle; a pair of wheels mounted on said axle at spaced locations; first and second cradle means for receiving spaced portions of such objects; and first and second bearing means, one affixed to the underside of each of said cradle means, said bearing means being slidable along said axle at locations spaced outboard of said wheels, whereby the spacing between said cradle means may be adjusted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
An improved wheeled carrier for objects or different widths, comprising: an axle; a pair of wheels mounted on said axle at spaced locations; first and second cradle means for receiving spaced portions of such objects; and first and second bearing means, one affixed to the underside of each of said cradle means, said bearing means being slidable along said axle at locations spaced outboard of said wheels, whereby the spacing between said cradle means may be adjusted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carrier according to claim 7, wherein each of said cradle means comprises a pair of upwardly diverging retaining walls extending from its respective bearing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A carrier according to claim 7, wherein said wheels comprise soft balloon-type tires.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A carrier according to claim 7, further comprising stop means on said axle for limiting movement of said wheels therealong.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A carrier according to claim 7, further comprising means attached to said cradle means for securing such objects to said cradle means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A carrier according to claim 7, wherein said axle is free to rotate within said bearing means.
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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) | 1985-05-03 | 1985-11-02 | 1986-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-03 | 1989-11-02 | 1990-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-03 | 1993-11-02 | 1994-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |