US4493285A
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Adjustable expandable slip-on canoe back rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-16
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2003-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Adjustable and expandable, slip-on canoe seat back rest. Features provide for mounting without the use of tools to the widest possible range of different canoe and boat seats.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:51
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
An improvement in a canoe seat backrest which is a unique combination of three adjustments which, when taken all together only, provide for mounting this backrest to the seats of any number of different type canoes, regardless of the confines of the canoe or type seat, and which adjustments are: A. a two-piece backrest wherein one piece has horizontal adjustment slots at top and bottom and the opposite overlapping piece has a corresponding hole at top and bottom, both pieces are then held together and adjustment in width is provided by means of bolts passing through both top and bottom holes and slots of overlapping two-piece backrest from front with nuts at back; B. two tubular L-shaped supports of which upright leg of "L" of each support is mounted within a socket at each side of a complete backrest, thereby providing free rotation adjustment of each tubular support for mounting backrest within the angular confines of a canoe's aft seat; C. two tubular hook-shaped arms, one for each side of a complete backrest, having opposite end of hook sized to slide inside the lower leg of the L-shaped tubing supports, thereby providing adjustment as the hook end of arms together with the lower part of backrest clamping engage the canoe seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
An improvement in a canoe seat backrest which is a unique combination of three adjustments which, when taken all together only, provide for mounting this backrest to the seats of any number of different type canoes, regardless of the confines of the canoe or type seat, and which adjustments are: A. a two-piece backrest wherein one piece has horizontal adjustment slots at top and bottom and the opposite overlapping piece has a corresponding hole at top and bottom, both pieces are then held together and adjustment in width is provided by means of bolts passing through both top and bottom holes and slots of overlapping two-piece backrest from front with nuts at back; B. two tubular L-shaped supports of which upright leg of "L" of each support is mounted within a socket at each side of a complete backrest, thereby providing free rotation adjustment of each tubular support for mounting backrest within the angular confines of a canoe's aft seat; C. two tubular hook-shaped arms, one for each side of a complete backrest, having opposite end of hook sized to slide inside the lower leg of the L-shaped tubing supports, thereby providing adjustment as the hook end of arms together with the lower part of backrest clamping engage the canoe seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |