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Windsurfing board portage device
Assignee: CABINET MICHEL RATABOUL
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Filing: 1984-09-26
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Granted: 1987-03-17
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Expires: 2004-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A windsurfing board portage device comprises two members adapted to bear on the shoulders of a person. A supporting frame for the windsurfing board is connected to these shoulder members by a strong structure. This structure comprises two uprights, a neck crossmember connecting the uprights and a forehead crossmember retaining the device in position on the head and shoulders of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre H. Javanelle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:22
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B32/00; B63B32/80; B63B32/87; B63H; B63H8/00; B63H8/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
Windsurfing board portage device comprising: two shoulder members adapted to bear on the shoulders of a person, a supporting frame for a windsurfing board, and a relatively strong structure connecting said supporting frame to said two shoulder members, said relatively strong structure comprising two uprights, a neck crossmember connecting said two uprights, and a forehead crossmember bridging said two uprights for retaining said two shoulder members and said neck cross member in position on the head and shoulders of the user; said forhead crossmember being an adjustable strap; said supporting frame being pivoted to upper ends of said uprights about aligned horizontal axes; and a locking means preventing tilting of said supporting frame beyond a position at approximately right angles to said uprights.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
Windsurfing board portage device comprising: two shoulder members adapted to bear on the shoulders of a person, a supporting frame for a windsurfing board, and a relatively strong structure connecting said supporting frame to said two shoulder members, said relatively strong structure comprising two uprights, a neck crossmember connecting said two uprights, and a forehead crossmember bridging said two uprights for retaining said two shoulder members and said neck cross member in position on the head and shoulders of the user; said forhead crossmember being an adjustable strap; said supporting frame being pivoted to upper ends of said uprights about aligned horizontal axes; and a locking means preventing tilting of said supporting frame beyond a position at approximately right angles to said uprights.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein each of said shoulder members can pivot freely about the vertical axis of the associated upright.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein each of said shoulder members can pivot freely about the vertical axis of the associated upright, whereby the device may be folded flat by virtue of the various pivots.
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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) | 1990-03-16 | 1990-09-15 | 1991-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-16 | 1994-09-15 | 1995-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-16 | 1998-09-15 | 1999-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |