Chock Or Lashing Patents (Class 114/381)
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Patent number: 10384587Abstract: A watercraft carrier, for example, for carrying a kayak, includes a base having an outboard end, a distal end, and an upper surface. The watercraft carrier includes a hub disposed at the distal end of the base and an upright coupled to the hub and configured to rotate with respect to the base. The watercraft carrier includes a handle disposed at the outboard end of the base configured to release the upright from a locked configuration such that the upright can rotate from a first position to a second position. Displacing the handle in an outboard direction releases the upright from the locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Joseph Flaherty, Jennifer Romans
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Publication number: 20130340668Abstract: Marine lift apparatus for raising and lowering vessels, platforms, and cargo are disclosed. A lift apparatus comprises a base and at least one assembly. The assembly further comprises a shuttle configured for movement between first and second positions, a link arm connected to the shuttle, and a control link attached to the link arm, all configured to move the link arm between first and second positions. In some aspects, marine lift apparatus exhibit pantograph-like movement, facilitating the level raising, lowering, and storing vessels, platforms, and cargo. Lift apparatus mounted on to multi-hull vessel, such as catamarans, configured for lifting a combination swim and dinghy platform are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: ROBERTSON & CAINE (PTY), LTD.Inventor: John Robertson
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Publication number: 20110005453Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Mark Ebbenga
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Publication number: 20090320739Abstract: A support block for a watercraft which can include a pontoon having a keel strip, comprises a curved upper surface for accommodating the bottom of the watercraft, wherein upper surface has a radius of curvature that is larger than the radius of curvature of the bottom of the watercraft, and the block is made from a material that will deform when loaded such that the upper surface will conform to the radius of the bottom of the watercraft. The upper surface of the block can have a notch for accommodating the keel strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Grand Packaging, LLCInventors: David Clark, Andre L. Levesque
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Patent number: 7302900Abstract: Apparatus for attaching fenders and the like to boats includes a post having a lower end configured to be inserted into the well of a fishing rod holder, the post having one or more arms suitable for securing a line connected to a boat fender.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: James M. Stefano
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Publication number: 20040261687Abstract: The An anchor retrieval assist device including a “U” shaped type of boat bow chock-rope guide and anchor staging and storage device which allows buoy type anchor retrieval devices to be pulled through the guide without rope removal. It is designed to allow pulling of an anchor via the buoy retrieval system with a rope routed through the device and attached to a forward cleat on a boat. The anchor can be easily released from its storage-rest position by raising the anchor rope, tipping the anchor to allow it to roll off the bow rest position into the water. A pin is provided to secure the anchor in the rest position. The device works equally well with or without mechanical buoy type retrievers for anchoring and retrieving the anchor manually.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Kenny Carl Richardson, Larry Donn Richardson
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Patent number: 6321678Abstract: A system for mounting a dingy on a deck or platform of a boat is provided. At least one selectively inflatable dingy chock is mounted on the deck or platform of the boat in order to support a dingy thereon. When the dingy is removed for use, the chock(s) may be deflated for efficient and convenient storage. Alternatively, inflatable chocks herein may be used to support jet-skis on boat surface(s)/platform(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Inventor: Steve Skulnick
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Patent number: 4895096Abstract: A chock for a small boat carried by a larger boat, to be used in the plural to carry the smaller boat on e.g., a deck and comprising a base for temporary attachment to the deck, a front short upright wall, a rear longer like wall spaced from the front wall, and a concave convex strength member between the tops of the walls. A strut extends from the juncture of the base and rear longer wall to the convex side of the concave member, the strut being in the form of a box beam of I section.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1988Date of Patent: January 23, 1990Assignee: Monitor Marine Products, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Goodwin, Jack Carroll
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Patent number: 4417539Abstract: A chock for use on boats and the like to secure gear to the vessel is made in two halves with identical base plates. The side plates of each half are integral with the base plates, and each half or unit has an upper base plate at one end and a lower base plate at the other end. The upper end of the base plate of one unit is of the same size and shape as the lower end of the base plate of the other unit, and the upper end of the one unit will fit over the lower end of the other unit when they are meshed together. Similarly, the upper end of the base plate of the other unit fits over the lower end of the base plate of the one unit when they are meshed together. Bolts through both upper and lower base plates, at either end, secure both units to any desired location to form a chock, and bolts between the side plates of both units, or other inward projections butting against each other, provide means for securing gear of any kind to any given base.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1981Date of Patent: November 29, 1983Inventor: David M. Thompson