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Transporter device for jet skis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-01-05
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Granted: 1996-02-20
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Expires: 2015-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A transporter device for jet skis comprised of a first support attachable the rear of a vehicle. A second support attachable to the vehicle. A transverse support is coupled at intermediate points to the rearward ends of the primary supports. A quick disconnect couples the first main support with the cross support. A swivel joint couples the rearward end of the second main support with the cross support. The cross-support is formed with a small channel member coupled to the second primary support and a large channel member receiving the small channel member at an intermediate extent and coupled to the first primary support. A quick disconnect pin couples the two channel members of the cross support to effect its shortening and lengthening. A pair of cradle members are secured to the large channel member for receiving thereon a jet ski with a forward upwardly extending support secured to the smaller channel member with a wench for supporting the forward end of a jet ski whereby a jet ski may be transported.
Inventors
- 👤 Wendell L. Colyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
353 words
A new and improved transporter device for jet skis comprising, in combination: a first support having an interior end attachable to the rear of a vehicle, the first support having an exterior end; a second support having an interior end attachable to the rear of a vehicle, the second support having an exterior end with a bend in an intermediate location thereof; a transverse support having a free end and a pilot end coupled to the exterior end of the secondary support; a first quick disconnect pin coupling the first support with the transverse support; a swivel joint coupling the exterior end of the second support with the transverse support, the swivel joint adapted for rotation about both a vertical axis and in a horizontal axis; coupling components intermediate the transverse support, the transverse support being formed with a small interior member coupled at one end to the swivel joint and a second end, the transverse support also including a large exterior channel member receiving the small interior member for telescopically varying the length of the transverse support, the exterior channel member being coupled to the first support with the first quick disconnect pin and with a second quick disconnecting pin coupling the interior and exterior members of the transverse support to effect its shortening and lengthening; two cradle members secured to the large exterior channel member for receiving thereon a jet ski, the small interior member having a forward upwardly extending support with a winch for supporting the forward end of the jet ski, whereby the jet ski may be transported when the small interior member is received within the large exterior channel member and the transverse support is perpendicular to the first support and wherein the jet ski may be positioned on the cradle members or removed therefrom when the first quick disconnect pin is removed and the transverse member is moved parallel with the first support; and a jack positionable within the large exterior channel member at its free end remote from the small interior member for raising and lowering the free end of the transverse member for leveling purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
353 words
A new and improved transporter device for jet skis comprising, in combination: a first support having an interior end attachable to the rear of a vehicle, the first support having an exterior end; a second support having an interior end attachable to the rear of a vehicle, the second support having an exterior end with a bend in an intermediate location thereof; a transverse support having a free end and a pilot end coupled to the exterior end of the secondary support; a first quick disconnect pin coupling the first support with the transverse support; a swivel joint coupling the exterior end of the second support with the transverse support, the swivel joint adapted for rotation about both a vertical axis and in a horizontal axis; coupling components intermediate the transverse support, the transverse support being formed with a small interior member coupled at one end to the swivel joint and a second end, the transverse support also including a large exterior channel member receiving the small interior member for telescopically varying the length of the transverse support, the exterior channel member being coupled to the first support with the first quick disconnect pin and with a second quick disconnecting pin coupling the interior and exterior members of the transverse support to effect its shortening and lengthening; two cradle members secured to the large exterior channel member for receiving thereon a jet ski, the small interior member having a forward upwardly extending support with a winch for supporting the forward end of the jet ski, whereby the jet ski may be transported when the small interior member is received within the large exterior channel member and the transverse support is perpendicular to the first support and wherein the jet ski may be positioned on the cradle members or removed therefrom when the first quick disconnect pin is removed and the transverse member is moved parallel with the first support; and a jack positionable within the large exterior channel member at its free end remote from the small interior member for raising and lowering the free end of the transverse member for leveling purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
183 words
A transporter device for jet skis comprising: a first support attachable at an interior end thereof to the rear of a vehicle and having a second end; a second support having an interior end attachable to the vehicle and a second rearward end with a bend in an intermediate location thereof; a transverse support coupled at intermediate points to the rearward ends of the first and second supports; a quick disconnect pin coupling the first support with the transverse support; a swivel joint coupling the rearward end of the second support with the transverse support, the swivel joint adapted for rotation in a vertical plane and in a horizontal plane; coupling components intermediate the transverse support, the transverse support being formed with a small channel member coupled to the second support and a large channel member receiving the small channel member at an intermediate extent and coupled to the first support, a quick disconnect pin coupling the two channel members of the transverse support to effect its shortening and lengthening; and a support member secured to the large channel member for transporting objects.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
A transporter device for jet skis comprising: a first support attachable at an interior end thereof to the rear of a vehicle and having a second end; a second support having an interior end attachable to the vehicle and a second rearward end with a bend in an intermediate location thereof; a transverse support coupled at intermediate points to the rearward ends of the first and second supports; a quick disconnect pin coupling the first support with the transverse support; a swivel joint coupling the rearward end of the second support with the transverse support, the swivel joint adapted for rotation in a vertical plane and in a horizontal plane; coupling components intermediate the transverse support, the transverse support being formed with a small channel member coupled to the second support and a large channel member receiving the small channel member at an intermediate extent and coupled to the first support, a quick disconnect pin coupling the two channel members of the transverse support to effect its shortening and lengthening; and a support member secured to the large channel member for transporting objects.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the transverse support includes: a pair of cradle members secured to the large channel member for receiving thereon a jet ski with a forward upwardly extending support secured to the smaller channel member with a winch for supporting the forward end of a jet ski whereby a jet ski may be transported when the small channel member is fully received within the large channel member and the transverse support is perpendicular to the first main support and wherein the jet ski may be positioned on the cradle or removed therefrom when the first quick disconnect is removed and the transverse support is moved parallel with the first support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 and further including: a jack positionable within the large channel member at an end remote from the small channel member for raising and lowering the adjacent end of the transverse support.
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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) | 1999-02-19 | 1999-08-21 | 2000-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-02-19 | 2003-08-21 | 2004-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-02-19 | 2007-08-21 | 2008-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |