US4407216A
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Frame system for kayak
Assignee: Confluence Outdoor Inc
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Filing: 1981-05-14
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Granted: 1983-10-04
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Expires: 2001-05-14
Abstract
Abstract Longitudinal bow and stern beams are disposed vertically within a kayak hull. A stiffening tube extends beneath the beams. A tube and the beam holder overlaps a lower portion of each beam and rests on the center portion of the stiffening tube for holding the stiffening tube in place and tying the bow and the stern beams together. The holder is maintained in place by a seat which is pressure fit within the cockpit of the kayak. The upper ends of the bow and stern beams are restrained from lateral movement by upper beam holders mounted to the kayak hull. The system allows greater flexure of the kayak hull with less likelihood of the bow and stern beams becoming dislodged.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Masters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:07
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B5/00; B63B5/24; B63B3/00; B63B3/14; B63B3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A kayak comprising: (a) an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; (b) a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; (c) means for longitudinally aligning said first and said second frame members, said aligning means being positioned generally longitudinally of said hull between said first and second frame members; and (d) seat means disposed on top of said aligning means for holding said aligning means against said lower wall of said hull, wherein said seat means has a longitudinal tunnel formed in the bottom thereof, said aligning means being received in said tunnel in contact with said seat means, said aligning means including portions extending fore and aft of said seat means, said portions having covered recesses contacting, respectively, said first and second frame members for aligning said frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A kayak comprising: (a) an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; (b) a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; (c) means for longitudinally aligning said first and said second frame members, said aligning means being positioned generally longitudinally of said hull between said first and second frame members; and (d) seat means disposed on top of said aligning means for holding said aligning means against said lower wall of said hull, wherein said seat means has a longitudinal tunnel formed in the bottom thereof, said aligning means being received in said tunnel in contact with said seat means, said aligning means including portions extending fore and aft of said seat means, said portions having covered recesses contacting, respectively, said first and second frame members for aligning said frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The boat as set forth in claim 1 and further including means for stiffening said hull, said stiffening means extending longitudinally along said lower wall beneath said first frame member, said second frame member and said aligning means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The boat as set forth in claim 2 wherein said stiffening means comprises an elongated member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The boat as set forth in claim 1 and further including first mounting means attached to said upper wall for restraining lateral movement of said first frame member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The boat as set forth in claim 4 wherein said first mounting means comprises a pair of laterally spaced depending ears for contacting opposite sides of said first frame member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The boat as set forth in claim 4 and further including thigh brace means for bracing the thighs of a boater, said thigh brace means being formed integrally with said first mounting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The boat as set forth in claim 4 and further including second mounting means attached to said upper wall for restraining lateral movement of said second frame member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The boat as set forth in claim 7 wherein said second mounting means comprises a pair of laterally spaced ears contacting opposite sides of said first frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The boat as set forth in claim 8 and further including means for adjusting the distance between said ears and clamping said second frame member between said ears.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The boat as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second frame members are hollow.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The boat as set forth in claim 1 wherein said seat includes upwardly extending wings positioned beneath said upper wall for holding said seat against said bottom wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The boat as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second frame members are formed from an expanded foam material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
149 words
A kayak comprising: an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a seat; and separate thigh brace means positioned on opposite sides of said first frame member for providing a surface for forcing the legs of an occupant of the kayak against, said thigh brace means including first mounting means comprising a pair of laterally spaced surfaces for contacting opposite sides of said first frame member and inhibiting lateral displacement of said first frame member, said first mounting means being positioned between said thigh brace means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
149 words
A kayak comprising: an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a seat; and separate thigh brace means positioned on opposite sides of said first frame member for providing a surface for forcing the legs of an occupant of the kayak against, said thigh brace means including first mounting means comprising a pair of laterally spaced surfaces for contacting opposite sides of said first frame member and inhibiting lateral displacement of said first frame member, said first mounting means being positioned between said thigh brace means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The kayak as set forth in claim 13, wherein said thigh brace means and said first mounting means are formed in a single unitary construction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The kayak as set forth in claim 14, wherein said kayak includes a cockpit opening and said unitary construction includes one edge which conforms generally to an edge portion of said cockpit opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kayak as set forth in claim 15, wherein said one edge contains a curved portion which extends over said edge portion of said cockpit opening to assist in locating said unitary construction in said kayak hull.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The kayak as set forth in claim 15, wherein said unitary construction includes a second edge which rests against said upper wall at a position spaced forwardly of said cockpit opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
182 words
A kayak comprising: an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; first mounting means attached to said upper wall to restrain lateral movement of said first frame member; and second mounting means attached to said upper wall for restraining lateral movement of said second frame member; wherein at least one of said first and second mounting means comprises a pair of laterally spaced projections contacting opposite sides of said restrained frame member, and means for adjusting the distance between said projections, said adjusting means comprising a flexible web connecting said projections, and means for moving said web to different spaced positions relative to said kayak hull upper wall for varying the angle of said projections relative to each other.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
182 words
A kayak comprising: an elongated hull, said hull having a bow portion and a stern portion, and having an upper wall and a lower wall; a framework disposed within said hull, said framework including: a first frame member disposed in said bow portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; a second frame member disposed in said stern portion and extending substantially between said upper wall and said lower wall; first mounting means attached to said upper wall to restrain lateral movement of said first frame member; and second mounting means attached to said upper wall for restraining lateral movement of said second frame member; wherein at least one of said first and second mounting means comprises a pair of laterally spaced projections contacting opposite sides of said restrained frame member, and means for adjusting the distance between said projections, said adjusting means comprising a flexible web connecting said projections, and means for moving said web to different spaced positions relative to said kayak hull upper wall for varying the angle of said projections relative to each other.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The kayak as set forth in claim 18, wherein said web is curved downwardly of said hull whereby as said web is bent upwardly, said projections are angled together.
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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) | 1986-10-03 | 1987-04-04 | 1987-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-03 | 1991-04-04 | 1991-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-03 | 1995-04-04 | 1995-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |