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Jet-ski dolly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-08
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Granted: 1986-08-05
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Expires: 2005-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A dolly device for use as a carrier for jet skis, wherein the dolly includes a frame structure having a substantially U-shaped carriage bar formed to be removably mounted to the bow of a jet ski. The frame structure is supported by a wide-tread wheel. There is also included a pair of handles arranged to be removably mounted adjacent the sides of the rear portion of the jet-ski body, whereby an individual can lift the jet ski in a manner similar to that when lifting a wheel barrow.
Inventors
- 👤 Peder S. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/18; B62B1/20; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/403; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A dolly apparatus arranged to be removably mounted to a jet-ski vehicle having a peripheral overhang for the transporting thereof, comprising: a framework adapted to be removably attached to the bow of said jet-ski vehicle; means mounted on said framework for removably attaching said framework to said bow; at least one wheel rotatably mounted to said framework; handle means arranged to be removably mounted adjacent the rear of said jet-ski vehicle; removable mounting means affixed to said handle means for removably mounting said handle means to said jet-ski vehicle; said framework comprising: a carriage bar formed to fit the configuration of said bow of said jet-ski vehicle; and wheel-support struts fixedly secured to said carriage bar, and arranged to receive and support said wheel therebetween; and wherein said removable attaching means comprises: a nose stud mounted to said carriage bar and positioned to engage said peripheral overhang disposed about said jet-ski vehicle; and a pair of hook members fixedly secured to said carriage bar, and formed to engage said peripheral overhang; wherein said handle means comprises a pair of elongated handlebars, said removable mounting means being mounted on each of said handlebars, and each of said removable mounting means comprises a hook member mounted adjacent one end of said handlebar for locking engagement with said overhang and a latching tongue positioned adjacent the opposite end of said handlebar for engagement with said overhang when upward force is applied to said handlebar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A dolly apparatus arranged to be removably mounted to a jet-ski vehicle having a peripheral overhang for the transporting thereof, comprising: a framework adapted to be removably attached to the bow of said jet-ski vehicle; means mounted on said framework for removably attaching said framework to said bow; at least one wheel rotatably mounted to said framework; handle means arranged to be removably mounted adjacent the rear of said jet-ski vehicle; removable mounting means affixed to said handle means for removably mounting said handle means to said jet-ski vehicle; said framework comprising: a carriage bar formed to fit the configuration of said bow of said jet-ski vehicle; and wheel-support struts fixedly secured to said carriage bar, and arranged to receive and support said wheel therebetween; and wherein said removable attaching means comprises: a nose stud mounted to said carriage bar and positioned to engage said peripheral overhang disposed about said jet-ski vehicle; and a pair of hook members fixedly secured to said carriage bar, and formed to engage said peripheral overhang; wherein said handle means comprises a pair of elongated handlebars, said removable mounting means being mounted on each of said handlebars, and each of said removable mounting means comprises a hook member mounted adjacent one end of said handlebar for locking engagement with said overhang and a latching tongue positioned adjacent the opposite end of said handlebar for engagement with said overhang when upward force is applied to said handlebar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dolly apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said carriage bar is formed having a substantially U-shaped configuration defined by a pair of oppositely disposed side members and an integrally formed nose member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A dolly apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said wheel includes a wheel rim having an axle housing so as to be rotatably supported on an axle passing therethrough and a wide-tread tire mounted on said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A dolly apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein each of said wheel-support struts comprises a pair of depending leg members secured at one end to said carriage bar, said opposite end thereof being secured to a wheel-support plate on which said axle is mounted.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-04 | 1994-02-03 | 1994-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-04 | 1998-02-03 | 1998-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |