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Boat hoist
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-29
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Granted: 1983-08-30
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Expires: 2001-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A boat hoist including a novel level lift suspension system which results in even application of forces to points on the moveable platform remote from the point of attachment of the lifting device, thus eliminating twisting of the loaded platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron L. Godbersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:34
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C3/00; B63C3/06; B66; B66F; B66F7/00; B66F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A boat hoist, comprising: a vertical frame; a horizontally disposed platform attached to said frame, said platform being movable in a vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position; means for exerting an upwardly directed force at a first point on said movable platform; and means for transmitting said upwardly directed force to a second point on said movable platform remote from said first point, wherein said upwardly directed force is evenly distributed between said first point and said second remote point, to raise the platform in a level manner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A boat hoist, comprising: a vertical frame; a horizontally disposed platform attached to said frame, said platform being movable in a vertical direction between a lowered position and a raised position; means for exerting an upwardly directed force at a first point on said movable platform; and means for transmitting said upwardly directed force to a second point on said movable platform remote from said first point, wherein said upwardly directed force is evenly distributed between said first point and said second remote point, to raise the platform in a level manner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, wherein said force transmitting means includes: a flexible cable having a predetermined length; said flexible cable including a first end secured to said frame at a location below said first point on said movable platform and below said lowered position of said platform, and a second end secured to said frame at a location above said second remote point on said movable platform and above said raised position of said platform; said flexible cable being disposed in slideable contacting relationship over a first member of said platform located adjacent said first point, and under a second member of said platform located adjacent said second remote point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, wherein said platform is slideably attached to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, wherein said frame includes a plurality of substantially vertical support columns extending above said moveable platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, wherein said force exerting means is attached to said frame above said movable platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, further including means for exerting an upwardly directed force at a plurality of points on said movable platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The boat hoist of claim 1, further including means for transmitting said upwardly directed force to a plurality of points on said movable platform remote from said first point.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The boat hoist of claim 2, wherein said first member and said second member of said platform are pulleys.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The boat hoist of claim 2, wherein said length of said flexible cable is adjustable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The boat hoist of claim 4, wherein said force exerting means is attached to one of said vertical support columns above said movable platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The boat hoist of claim 10, wherein said force exerting means is a winch.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-29 | 1987-02-28 | 1987-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-29 | 1991-02-28 | 1991-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-29 | 1995-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |