Abstract: A ladder assembly for mounting to a boat trailer comprising a stationary ladder section with a plurality of steps and a stair extension portion comprising one or more steps. The stair extension portion is rotatably coupled to the stationary ladder section and a mechanism for actuation of automatic rotation of the stair extension portion for deploying and/or stowing the stair extension with respect to the stationary ladder section is provided at an upper end of the ladder assembly so that the ladder extension can be stowed when a user is at or near the top of the ladder. A boat trailer mounting assembly couples the ladder assembly to the boat trailer and a stair extension rotation control mechanism controls at least one of a speed and actuation of deploying or stowing of the stair extension portion.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a retractable wheel mechanism for boat lifts and docks can include a contact plate, an axle insert and a brake. The contact plate can include an aperture therethrough so that the contact plate can be disposed on an axle about which a tire rotates. The axle insert can be sized and shaped to fit into a hollow portion of the axle. The brake can be configured to be pivotally secured to the axle insert such that the brake cannot rotate about a rotational axis of the tire while still allowing the brake to pivot perpendicular to a rotational axis of the tire. The brake member can be pivoted from an engaged position that prevents the tire from fully rotating to a disengaged position where the tire can freely rotate.

Abstract: A bracket and method for providing a pivoting joint to a trailer tongue where the bracket has a first surface having a plurality of first apertures therein and a second surface having a plurality of second apertures therein wherein the first surface and the second surface are connected by a 90 degree bend and wherein one or more of the plurality of first apertures are configured to receive a pivot pin therethrough and one or more of the plurality of first apertures are configured to receive a pivot position securing mechanism therethrough and where the bracket can further have a third surface having a plurality of third apertures therein wherein a second 90 degree bend integrally connects the third surface to the second surface and wherein the plurality of third apertures are spaced apart on the third surface to align with one or more of the plurality of first apertures.

Abstract: A collapsible ladder assembly for mounting to a trailer comprises a ladder portion, a trailer mounting bracket, two extensible arms extending between connection with the ladder portion and connection with the trailer mounting bracket. The assembly has a first pivotal connection coupling the ladder portion to each of the two extensible arms a second pivotal connection coupling the ladder portion to each of the extensible arms, wherein an axis of the first pivotal connection is substantially normal to an axis of the second pivotal connection; and a third pivotal connection coupling each of the two extensible arms to the trailer mounting bracket.

Abstract: A method and device for cleaning a beverage dispenser diffuser. The device is removably coupled to the beverage dispenser and creates a vortex in within the device when fluid is dispensed from the diffuser to clean the inside of the diffuser. The cap has a main body with a base portion having an open end for receipt of the diffuser, a cleaning chamber, and a vortex creator configured to create a vortex within the beverage dispensing diffuser from fluid dispensed from the diffuser.

Abstract: A non-metal seat comprising a non-metal frame work and a non-metal open mesh seating surface stretched across an opening in a base portion of the non-metal framework and a non-metal open mesh back rest surface stretched across an opening in a back support portion of the non-metal framework. The non-metal frame is constructed from plastic and the non-metal open mesh comprises a woven or knit open mesh panel comprising nylon, vinyl, or a combination thereof. The seat has a pivoting mechanism coupling the base portion to the back support portion such that the non-metal seat is a foldable seat.

Abstract: A spring-biased support pole 10 for supporting a boat cover 40 over a boat during transport of the boat as well as docking of the boat. The support pole comprises a base 14 and a support rod system 100 connected to the base. The support rod system comprises at least two support rod sections 110, 120 that are telescopically connected to one another and a spring 20. The spring is positioned between the telescoping connection of a first support rod section and a second support rod section, such that the spring controls vertical movement of the second support rod section with respect to the first support rod section and provides a biasing force that is applied to the second support rod section and to the cover supported by the support pole.

Abstract: A bracket and method for providing a pivoting joint to a trailer tongue where the bracket has a first surface having a plurality of first apertures therein and a second surface having a plurality of second apertures therein wherein the first surface and the second surface are connected by a 90 degree bend and wherein one or more of the plurality of first apertures are configured to receive a pivot pin therethrough and one or more of the plurality of first apertures are configured to receive a pivot position securing mechanism therethrough and where the bracket can further have a third surface having a plurality of third apertures therein wherein a second 90 degree bend integrally connects the third surface to the second surface and wherein the plurality of third apertures are spaced apart on the third surface to align with one or more of the plurality of first apertures.

Abstract: A navigation light pole and method of protecting the navigation light and pole by providing a flexible joint at a base of the light pole which allows the light pole to bend about the flexible joint when the light or light pole is hit, for example, by a low clearance structure such as a bridge or boat lift to prevent damage to the light pole or light.

Abstract: A spring-biased support pole 10 for supporting a boat cover 40 over a boat during transport of the boat as well as docking of the boat. The support pole comprises a base 14 and a support rod system 100 connected to the base. The support rod system comprises at least two support rod sections 110, 120 that are telescopically connected to one another and a spring 20. The spring is positioned between the telescoping connection of a first support rod section and a second support rod section, such that the spring controls vertical movement of the second support rod section with respect to the first support rod section and provides a biasing force that is applied to the second support rod section and to the cover supported by the support pole.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: In an first aspect, a ladder for mounting on a vehicle trailer includes an attachment bracket assembly for mounting on the trailer; a first side rail; a second side rail parallel to the first side rail; and a plurality of rungs pivotally connected to both the first and second side rails. The ladder is collapsible to decrease a distance between the first and second side rails. In a second aspect, a ladder for mounting on a vehicle trailer includes an attachment bracket; a first side rail; a second side rail parallel to the first side rail; a plurality of rungs connecting the first and second side rails; and a pivotal connection. The first and second side rails define a plane and the pivotal connection allows for rotation of the plane about a vertical axis. The pivotal connection is disposed between the attachment bracket and the first side rail.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for use in securing a boat that is afloat, includes a main body having a channel for accepting a line that will hold the boat. A latching member is pivotally secured within the main body and is movable between a position that closes off the channel and movable to a position which opens the channel, the latching member being pivotable about a pivot point on the main body. A spring force holds the latching member in a closed position and a cable attached to the latching member at a location on an opposite side of the pivot point pivots the latching member to an open position.

Abstract: An assembly for attaching to a boat lift 12 includes a boat lift 12 attachment mechanism 70 for attaching to the boat lift 12; an outer support 24; an inner support 26 slidable within an interior of the outer support 24; a tire 22 attached to the inner support 26; and a stop member 82 extending from the outer support 24 to engage the tire 22 when the inner support 26 is retracted into the outer support 24. An outer surface of the inner support 26 is configured to be mateable with an inner surface of the outer support 24, thereby preventing rotation therein while permitting longitudinal movement with respect to the outer support 24. In another aspect, an assembly includes an axle 54 attached to the inner support 26 for the attachment of a ground engaging member. A method of leveling a boat lift 12 includes causing substantially vertical movements of first and second portions of the boat lift 12 until the boat lift 12 is horizontally level.

Abstract: An apparatus positions a boat having a clip attached to a bow onto a boat trailer. The apparatus is used with a winch and two guides mounted on the boat trailer. The two guides are positioned a selected distance from the winch toward the rear of the boat trailer and spaced apart from each other. The apparatus includes three line sections windable about a reel of the winch with two of the line sections being windable about the reel in one direction and the third line being wound in an opposite direction. The two lines that are wound on the reel in the same direction extend around the guides while the third line extends between the guides and all of the lines being connected to each other at their distal ends. Forward movement of the boat engages the clip with the lines such that the boat can be winched onto the trailer.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a jack including a first axle. The apparatus includes a fulcrum wheel disposed on a second axle, the second axle being connected directly or indirectly to the first axle. A lever has a first end connected directly or indirectly to the second axle and a second end having a terminus. A first line intersects the first axle and second axle. A second line intersects the second axle and the lever terminus. The first and second lines meet at an obtuse angle. In another aspect, an apparatus is disclosed including a jack having a first axle, an extension member, and a fulcrum wheel is disposed on a second axle connected to the extension member. A lever has a first end attachable to the extension member proximate the second axle. A method of moving a jack relative to a ground surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus positions a boat having a clip attached to a bow onto a boat trailer. The apparatus is used with a winch and two guides mounted on the boat trailer. The two guides are positioned a selected distance from the winch toward the rear of the boat trailer and spaced apart from each other. The apparatus includes three line sections windable about a reel of the winch with two of the line sections being windable about the reel in one direction and the third line being wound in an opposite direction. The two lines that are wound on the reel in the same direction extend around the guides while the third line extends between the guides and all of the lines being connected to each other at their distal ends. Forward movement of the boat engages the clip with the lines such that the boat can be winched onto the trailer.

Abstract: An assembly for attaching to a boat lift 12 includes a boat lift 12 attachment mechanism 70 for attaching to the boat lift 12; an outer support 24; an inner support 26 slidable within an interior of the outer support 24; a tire 22 attached to the inner support 26; and a stop member 82 extending from the outer support 24 to engage the tire 22 when the inner support 26 is retracted into the outer support 24. An outer surface of the inner support 26 is configured to be mateable with an inner surface of the outer support 24, thereby preventing rotation therein while permitting longitudinal movement with respect to the outer support 24. In another aspect, an assembly includes an axle 54 attached to the inner support 26 for the attachment of a ground engaging member. A method of leveling a boat lift 12 includes causing substantially vertical movements of first and second portions of the boat lift 12 until the boat lift 12 is horizontally level.

Abstract: A device system includes a transmitter assembly and a receiver assembly. The transmitter assembly includes a frequency transmitter having an antenna and a first plurality of electrically conductive elements. The receiver assembly includes a frequency receiver having an antenna and an annunciator. Immersion of at least a portion of each of the first plurality of conductive elements in water causes the frequency transmitter to transmit a frequency via its antenna to the antenna of the frequency receiver, thereby causing a first annuciation by the annunciator.

Abstract: In an first aspect, a ladder for mounting on a vehicle trailer includes an attachment bracket assembly for mounting on the trailer; a first side rail; a second side rail parallel to the first side rail; and a plurality of rungs pivotally connected to both the first and second side rails. The ladder is collapsible to decrease a distance between the first and second side rails. In a second aspect, a ladder for mounting on a vehicle trailer includes an attachment bracket; a first side rail; a second side rail parallel to the first side rail; a plurality of rungs connecting the first and second side rails; and a pivotal connection. The first and second side rails define a plane and the pivotal connection allows for rotation of the plane about a vertical axis. The pivotal connection is disposed between the attachment bracket and the first side rail.