US4729331A
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Lightweight inflatable swim raft anchor apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-03
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Granted: 1988-03-08
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Expires: 2006-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A fastener pad formed on one side with an adhesive bond and defining an eye for receipt of a hook. The hook is connected with a suction cup by means of the coiled tether.
Inventors
- 👤 Cathy Eggleston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:30
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26; B63B21/27; B63B21/29; B63B2021/003; B63B2021/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An anchor apparatus for attachment to a prefabricated, light weight, inflatable, swim raft for anchoring same in a swimming pool and comprising: a fastener device for attachment to the surface of such prefabricated swim raft and including a mounting pad formed with one side for attachment to such raft surface, such device being further formed with an eye; pressure sensitive adhesive bonding means on said one side of said mounting pad for rapidly bonding said mounting pad on said raft; a backing sheet temporarily covering said bonding means and releasable to expose said bonding means; a manually releasable hook for hooking into said eye; anchor means; and a tether connected between said hook and anchor means whereby said anchor apparatus may be transported to a site of use, said backing sheet removed from said mounting pad and said pad bonded to said surface of said swim raft such that said hook may be connected to said eye to enable said anchor to be deployed to anchor such swim raft in such pool during use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An anchor apparatus for attachment to a prefabricated, light weight, inflatable, swim raft for anchoring same in a swimming pool and comprising: a fastener device for attachment to the surface of such prefabricated swim raft and including a mounting pad formed with one side for attachment to such raft surface, such device being further formed with an eye; pressure sensitive adhesive bonding means on said one side of said mounting pad for rapidly bonding said mounting pad on said raft; a backing sheet temporarily covering said bonding means and releasable to expose said bonding means; a manually releasable hook for hooking into said eye; anchor means; and a tether connected between said hook and anchor means whereby said anchor apparatus may be transported to a site of use, said backing sheet removed from said mounting pad and said pad bonded to said surface of said swim raft such that said hook may be connected to said eye to enable said anchor to be deployed to anchor such swim raft in such pool during use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said fastener is in the form of a plastic patch and is further formed with a bore defining said eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein: said plastic patch is in the form of a strip formed with a pair of bores spaced equidistant on the opposite sides of the center line thereof such that the central portion of said strip, when folded over on said center adheres together to form an upright flange and align said bores, and the end portions of said strip flared outwardly away from said folded back portion to form feet defining said one side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said anchor means includes a suction cup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said anchor means includes a weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said tether includes an elongated member formed in a coil having a memory tending to maintain it in a tight coil but being extendable under relatively small loads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An anchor apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said hook includes a closure.
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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) | 1991-03-08 | 1991-09-07 | 1992-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-07 | 1996-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-08 | 1999-09-07 | 2000-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |