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Swim platform
Assignee: Moore Co
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Filing: 1986-07-07
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Granted: 1988-02-02
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Expires: 2006-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A swim platform is described in which two S-shaped members spanned by a step are pivotally attached beneath a platform which is attached to the transom of a boat. The step hangs outboard of an outboard edge of the platform in use, or may be folded to rest on the platform when not being used.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew K. Hoszowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:11
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B27/00; B63B27/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A swim platform for attachment to a transom of a boat comprising: two spaced-apart brackets attached underneath an outboard edge of the platform, a first S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the first bracket, a second S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the second bracket, and a step spanning second ends of the two S-shaped members, wherein, in a lowered position, the step hangs outboard of said outboard edge of the platform, and, in a raised position, the step rests inboard of said outboard edge of the platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A swim platform for attachment to a transom of a boat comprising: two spaced-apart brackets attached underneath an outboard edge of the platform, a first S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the first bracket, a second S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the second bracket, and a step spanning second ends of the two S-shaped members, wherein, in a lowered position, the step hangs outboard of said outboard edge of the platform, and, in a raised position, the step rests inboard of said outboard edge of the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A swim platform of claim 1 further comprising two spaced-apart members attached underneath the platform, each of said spaced-apart members having at least one end attached to the transom of the boat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A swim platform of claim 2 wherein each bracket is adjacent to one of the spaced-apart members on the side of said member toward the other bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A swim platform of claim 3 wherein each pivotal attachment comprises a pivot pin extending sequentially through a first lug of the bracket, the first end of the S-shaped member, a second lug of the bracket, and the member adjacent the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A swim platform of claim 1 wherein said S-shaped members are tubular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A swim platform for attachment to a transom of a boat comprising: two spaced-apart brackets attached underneath an outboard edge of the platform, a first S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the first bracket, a second S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the second bracket, and a step spanning second ends of the two S-shaped members, and means for causing an upward force underneath the platform when pressure is applied downward on the step, wherein, in a lowered position, the step hangs outboard of said outboard edge of the platform, and, in a raised position, the step rests inboard of said outboard edge of the platform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A swim platform for attachment to a transom of a boat comprising: two spaced-apart brackets attached underneath an outboard edge of the platform, a first S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the first bracket, a second S-shaped member having a first end pivotally attached to the second bracket, and a step spanning second ends of the two S-shaped members, and means for causing an upward force underneath the platform when pressure is applied downward on the step, wherein, in a lowered position, the step hangs outboard of said outboard edge of the platform, and, in a raised position, the step rests inboard of said outboard edge of the platform.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-01 | 1991-08-03 | 1992-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-01 | 1995-08-03 | 1996-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-01 | 1999-08-03 | 2000-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |