US4765794A
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True line boat loader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-23
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Granted: 1988-08-23
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Expires: 2007-03-23
Abstract
Abstract This boat loader is designed to aid in the loading of a boat on a trailer. Primarily, it consists of a second frame mounted to a trailer frame, and the second frame includes a hydraulic unit to elevate one end, which is necessary for controlled height when loading a boat, and the second frame is pivotally attached to the trailer frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil L. Stephens
- 👤 Frank G. Stephens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A boat loader, comprising, a trailer frame, said trailer frame including a pair of rails that are spaced apart, a second frame pivotally mounted to said trailer frame, said second frame includes a pair of spaced and shorter rails for the support of a boat, one each of said shorter rails being pivotally secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, by pivot pins received through straps secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, a cross bar being fixedly secured centrally between said smaller rails and a U-shaped bar, an end having boat guide means thereon, hydraulic means mounted to said trailer frame and said second frame, for elevating one end of said second frame receiving said boat, said hydraulic means including a rearwardly extending hydraulic cylinder secured by pivot brackets to said cross bar and to a bar fixedly secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, and a hydraulic control unit being secured to a front end of said trailer frame and providing control means for elevating said second frame at one end, enabling receiving said boat for loading and lowering said second frame and said boat onto said first frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A boat loader, comprising, a trailer frame, said trailer frame including a pair of rails that are spaced apart, a second frame pivotally mounted to said trailer frame, said second frame includes a pair of spaced and shorter rails for the support of a boat, one each of said shorter rails being pivotally secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, by pivot pins received through straps secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, a cross bar being fixedly secured centrally between said smaller rails and a U-shaped bar, an end having boat guide means thereon, hydraulic means mounted to said trailer frame and said second frame, for elevating one end of said second frame receiving said boat, said hydraulic means including a rearwardly extending hydraulic cylinder secured by pivot brackets to said cross bar and to a bar fixedly secured to said pair of rails of said trailer frame, and a hydraulic control unit being secured to a front end of said trailer frame and providing control means for elevating said second frame at one end, enabling receiving said boat for loading and lowering said second frame and said boat onto said first frame.
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) | 1991-08-23 | 1992-02-22 | 1992-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-23 | 1996-02-22 | 1996-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-23 | 2000-02-22 | 2000-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |