US4824127A
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Canoe carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-06
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2007-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A portable canoe carrier apparatus is set forth wherein a central carrier portion supports a medial portion of a canoe in a mobile fashion by means of associated wheels. The central portion has formed along an inner surface, a plurality of inflatable air cushion devices to accommodate variations in hull size of an associated canoe. First and second terminal support portions have integrally formed handles thereto for manual transport and guidance of said canoe body.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence G. Stamm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:40
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A canoe carrier for portage of a canoe comprising, an arcuate carriage means for yieldingly supporting a canoe therein by means of cushioning means, respective first and second terminal support portion means about a canoe proximate its ends, each terminal support portion means including means for manual grasping and guidance of said canoe, wherein said means for manual grasping includes a pair of handles projecting away from said canoe for enabling manual grasping thereof, wherein each of said first and second terminal support portion means further includes an underlying body support strap positionable about an underside of said canoe connected to and extending between said handles, and a pair of adjustable support strap means extending between said handles for securement about an upper portion of said canoe for attachment of said first and second support portion means to respective ends of said canoe, wherein said carriage means includes a pair of first and second strap elements adjustably securable about the over periphery of said canoe, wherein said cushioning means on said carriage means includes a plurality of expandable chambers formed to an interior surface of said arcuate carriage means for yieldingly supporting said canoe, and wherein a portable air pump is secured within a storage compartment formed on an exterior surface of said carriage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A canoe carrier for portage of a canoe comprising, an arcuate carriage means for yieldingly supporting a canoe therein by means of cushioning means, respective first and second terminal support portion means about a canoe proximate its ends, each terminal support portion means including means for manual grasping and guidance of said canoe, wherein said means for manual grasping includes a pair of handles projecting away from said canoe for enabling manual grasping thereof, wherein each of said first and second terminal support portion means further includes an underlying body support strap positionable about an underside of said canoe connected to and extending between said handles, and a pair of adjustable support strap means extending between said handles for securement about an upper portion of said canoe for attachment of said first and second support portion means to respective ends of said canoe, wherein said carriage means includes a pair of first and second strap elements adjustably securable about the over periphery of said canoe, wherein said cushioning means on said carriage means includes a plurality of expandable chambers formed to an interior surface of said arcuate carriage means for yieldingly supporting said canoe, and wherein a portable air pump is secured within a storage compartment formed on an exterior surface of said carriage means.
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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) | 1992-04-24 | 1992-10-24 | 1993-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-24 | 1997-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-24 | 2000-10-24 | 2001-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |