Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
114364000 | Deck or gunwale attachment | 34 |
20080196654 | FIXING GROUP FOR FACILITATED ATTACHMENT OF A WATERCRAFT APPLIANCE ONTO A BOAT AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING THE SAME - A fixing group of a watercraft appliance for the attachment thereof to an outer side of a deck wall of a boat comprises a base of the watercraft appliance and at least one seat formed in the base and suitable for receiving a respective threaded fastening element, so that said element has a free end projecting from the base for insertion into a respective through hole formed in the deck wall, so as to be accessible from the inner side of such a deck wall for fixing the watercraft appliance to it. The at least one seat comprises an access at a peripheral surface of the base and a retaining portion suitable for cooperating through shape coupling with said threaded fastening element to prevent the rotation and axial sliding thereof with respect to the base. | 08-21-2008 |
20080264325 | MOVING MECHANISM FOR CRUISER ARCH - A cruiser arch moving and control mechanism includes a pair of carriage guides ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080308032 | HYDRATION SYSTEM FOR KAYAK INTEGRATION - A hydration system for kayak integration includes a deck port configured to allow fluid passage through a deck of a kayak. The system includes a reservoir having an internal sealable compartment configured to contain a liquid under pressure. The reservoir has a first port configured to receive pressurizing gasses into the compartment, a second port, and a third port through which the liquid can be supplied into the compartment. A transfer tube couples the reservoir to the deck port. The transfer tube has a first end configured to be coupled to the second port of the reservoir and a second end configured to be coupled to the deck port at a position within an interior space of the kayak. A pressurizer is configured to be coupled to the first port of the reservoir. The pressurizer is operable to supply the pressurizing gasses. A drinking tube has a first end with a valve and a second end. The second end is configured to be coupled to the deck port at a position exterior to the kayak. When the compartment is sealed and pressurized, activation of the valve unseals the compartment and allows the liquid to be expelled from the compartment via the second port, the transfer tube, and the drinking tube as a result of the pressurization of the compartment by the pressurizing gasses. | 12-18-2008 |
20080314310 | Device for holding water bottle or other object in watercraft or other mobile conveyance - A stowage device for a mobile conveyance such as a watercraft. In the case of a watercraft, the stowage device replaces an inspection port cover. The stowage device is adapted to screw into the existing inspection port with no modification. The stowage device incorporates a stowage cavity to securely hold a drink bottle or other liquid refreshment container or object easily accessible within an arm's length of an operator. | 12-25-2008 |
20090020066 | MULTI-PURPOSE STORAGE RACK AND FISHING TROLLER FOR A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - The present invention is for an apparatus for use on a personal water craft having a hull, a deck disposed on the hull, a hood movably connected to the forward portion of the deck, an engine position within the hull, a seat mounted atop the deck for accommodating at least one rider and comprising: at least one multi-purpose rack is clamped to the personal water craft; wherein at least a portion of the multi-purpose rack is disposed forward of the seat; wherein at least a portion of the multi-purpose rack extends outwardly from the hood to a peripheral edge of the water craft; and wherein the multi-purpose rack has a surface for carrying one or more items. Wherein the multipurpose rack can hold and store items such as fishing equipment, camping equipment, water skies, wake boards, scuba diving equipment, and inner-tubes on the personal water craft. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025624 | Accessory Platform Assembly for a Kayak - The present invention is directed to an accessory platform assembly for attachment to kayak. The assembly comprises attachment means for attaching the assembly to the deck of a kayak, a frame attached to the attachment means, the frame holding a platform and allowing the platform to be moved from a closed position to an open position whereby in the open position the deck of the kayak lying below the platform in the closed position is exposed. The assembly optionally includes an outrigger assembly comprising parallel arms attached at one end to the attachment means and having an outrigger floatation device attached to an opposite end of the arms spaced away from the kayak to provide increased stability to the kayak. | 01-29-2009 |
20090038529 | System and method for selectively securing articles to a hull of a watercraft - A watercraft includes a hull having a sidewall, and a cavity formed in the sidewall. The cavity includes an open end. An anchor includes an insertion portion configured to be removably inserted into the cavity through the open end. The anchor further includes a movable retention element that removably retains the insertion portion of the anchor in the cavity when the insertion portion is inserted into the cavity. | 02-12-2009 |
20090188422 | Hydraulic Operated Locking and Release Actuator for Use with Fishing Outriggers - An outrigger securing assembly for use on a fishing vessel. The securing assembling includes an automatic locking member that is secured to a structural member of the vessel and is capable of latching or releasing a latch member that is secured to an outrigger mast. The automatic locking member is equipped with a latching actuator that can release the latch member. The latching actuator can be operated either manually or hydraulically from a control device removed from the automatic locking member. | 07-30-2009 |
20090320738 | Marine folding tower - A system that will result in less physical effort in the lowering or raising of a marine folding tower, spotting station, driving station, fishing tower, or tuna tower. The system will be installed on a fishing boat, pleasure boat, or other marine vessel. The system comprises at least one gas spring, or hydraulic or electric ram or shock absorber of any size or style that attaches to both the upper frame assembly and lower frame assembly of the tower or other station. | 12-31-2009 |
20100024712 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR A KAYAK - Apparatus is disclosed for anchoring a kayak to the bottom of a body of shallow water. The apparatus includes first and second tubes for attachment to the kayak proximate the upper portion of the kayak between the bow and the stem of the kayak, and first and second shafts which are disposed in the first and second tubes, respectively. A gear box is provided proximate the seat which comprises two sets of gearing mechanisms for operative engagement with the two shafts, and a rotatable handle which is external to the gear box for operative connection to the first and second gearing mechanisms. First and second actuation devices external to the gear box are provided which have first and second positions, and, in the first position, the actuation devices function to establish operative connection between the first and second gearing mechanisms and a rotatable handle, which, when rotated in a first direction, deploys the two shafts from a position inside each tube to a position outside the tubes and into engagement with the bottom of the body of water. An anchoring system according to the present invention thus permits the operator of the kayak to anchor the kayak at both the bow and stern by apparatus which is located proximate the seat of the kayak and which may be operated using only one hand. In an alternative embodiment, only one tube containing a shaft is provided. In this embodiment, the kayak may be anchored from the bow or from the stern, but not from both. In this latter embodiment, the need for an actuation device is eliminated. | 02-04-2010 |
20100212577 | Adjustable connector for marine accessories - An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket. | 08-26-2010 |
20100236468 | RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SECURING A USER ON A WATERCRAFT, AND WATERCRAFT HAVING A RESTRAINT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a restraint system for securing a user on a watercraft, on which the user at least partially rests. The restraint system has a belt strap ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100242828 | BOAT ACCESSORY MOUNTING APPARATUS - A retractable mounting apparatus is provided for attaching boat accessories to a boat. In one embodiment, a mounting apparatus is provided for selectively securing an accessory to a structural portion of a boat. The apparatus has a housing that is configured for coupling to the structural portion of the boat, and a mounting element that is at least partially disposed in the housing. The mounting element is movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position above the structural portion. The mounting element is rotatable about the axis. | 09-30-2010 |
20110023771 | Tie-down - The tie-down described includes, in its preferred embodiment, a rotatable shaft the urges a hook to travel parallel to a ridged frame that when attached to a fixed object such as but not limited to, a ship deck attachment port, a downward force urges the plurality of feet to push opposite the force exerted on the hook creating a vertically mounted, ridged post. Included on the ridged frame are pluralities of connection points for connecting objects such as but not limited to, ropes and lanyards. Another improvement involves a provision for quickly creating a visual and physical safety barrier. | 02-03-2011 |
20110100287 | Telescoping boat railing - A telescoping boat railing including a rod having a first end with a fastener and a second end that telescopes relative to an opening in a hollow top rail of a boat. The top rail is supported horizontally by one of a plurality of vertical support members of a railing for the boat, which railing defines an opening for accessing the boat. Across the railing opening from the fastener is a receptacle formed co-linearly with the fastener and extending from a horizontal portion of the top of the railing. The rod is pulled out of the opening in the top rail in the direction of the receptacle and is removably attached by connecting the fastener and the receptacle. To return the rod to its nested position, the fastener is disconnected from the receptacle, and the rod is telescoped back into its nesting position in the hollow of the top rail. | 05-05-2011 |
20120222609 | WATERCRAFT ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT CLIP AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - An accessory attachment clip for watercraft, attached to the watercraft without tools or hardware, and formed of a molded plastic or hard rubber first portion for fastening to the watercraft, and a second portion for attaching an accessory or accessory holder. The second portion is sized so as to be expanded when being positioned on the gunnels and to contract for an accurate fit. A set screw assists in securing the second portion. The accessory holder may be for a fishing rod or drinking cup. The clip may be attached to the gunnels by expanding the clip, sliding the clip over the gunnels, and releasing the clip. The set screw may be fastened to further secure the clip. The clip may be produced by forming within a mold, the plastic or hard rubber first portion, and the second portion. The set screw may be included in the molding process. | 09-06-2012 |
20120272890 | ADAPTER TO ENABLE A FISHING ROD HOLDER TO BE COUPLED TO A DOWNRIGGER MOUNTING PLATE TO ENABLE THE DOWNRIGGER MOUNTING PLATE TO BE USED FOR NON-DOWNRIGGED FISHING - An adapter plate enables a fishing rod holder bracket to be attached to a downrigger mounting plate, enabling the downrigger mounting plate to be used as a fishing rod support for non-downrigged fishing. In at least one embodiment, the adapter plate includes a shelf that extends beyond a boundary of the downrigger mounting plate, the shelf enabling an electric rod motor to be supported. In at least one embodiment, a threaded rod engages the shelf and the electric rod motor, enabling the elected rod motor to be supportingly spaced apart from the shelf. | 11-01-2012 |
20130025528 | PONTOON BOAT MULTI-SEGMENT WALL STRUCTURE WITH SEAM COVER - A pontoon boat including a first wall segment and a second wall segment. The first and second wall segments are arranged end-to-end to present a joint therebetween. A joint cover formed as a separate piece from the first and second wall segments bridges across and substantially conceals the joint. A transition feature, such as a decal, is disposed on one of the wall segments adjacent to the cover. The transition feature including a first color zone, a second color zone and a transition zone is disposed on one of the wall segments adjacent the joint cover. | 01-31-2013 |
20130298820 | LIFT APPARATUS - A lift apparatus for use in varying the height of a boat gunwale. In one non-limiting embodiment, the lift apparatus comprises an elongated sleeve, an extension rod, a toggle switch, at least one extension rod securement member, and an over-extension preventer. | 11-14-2013 |
20140000505 | WATER SPORTS FOLDABLE TOWING APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140102353 | MULTIPLE RECEIVER LINE DEPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY - Embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus and method of transferring seismic equipment to and from a marine vessel and subsurface location. In one embodiment, a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a deck having a plurality of seismic sensor devices stored thereon, two remotely operated vehicles, each comprising a seismic sensor storage compartment, and a seismic sensor transfer device comprising a container for transfer of one or more of the seismic sensor devices from the vessel to the sensor storage compartment of at least one of the two remotely operated vehicles. | 04-17-2014 |
20140137791 | FLUSH MOUNT ROD HOLDER WITH PAD EYE - A flush mount fishing rod holder has a tubular rod holding tube adapted to be received through an opening in a panel of a watercraft, a mounting flange surrounding the top end the rod holding tube. An attachment member on the upper surface of the mounting flange has an upwardly extending curved portion defining a pad eye opening therebetween and an attachment point for connecting a flexible tether line attached to a fishing rod supported in the holder or to other onboard to items to maintain it tethered to the watercraft and prevent accidental loss of the rod or other item should it be dropped or pulled overboard or the watercraft overturns. | 05-22-2014 |
20140338585 | FIRE PIT - A fire pit for use on water crafts, particularly pontoon and house boats. In certain embodiments, the fire pits are floor mounted units affixed within the deck of the boat and in other embodiments, the fire pits are table mounted units. In each embodiment, the fire pits include a base tray and a removable top cover. Each embodiment of the fire pit may also employ conventional fuel regulators to control the fires and conventional electric ignitors to safely and conveniently start the fires in the fire pits. | 11-20-2014 |
20150096486 | AUXILIARY DECK FOR PONTOON BOAT - An auxiliary deck assembly for a pontoon boat includes a stowable auxiliary deck and mounting structure. The mounting structure swingably supports the auxiliary deck for swinging movement between stowed and operating positions. The auxiliary deck is configured so that the auxiliary deck surface is generally aligned with the primary deck surface when the auxiliary deck is in the operating position. The auxiliary deck is further configured so that the auxiliary deck surface is oriented at a generally upright angle relative to the primary deck surface when the auxiliary deck is in the stowed position. | 04-09-2015 |
20150291261 | Lift For Hand-Held Underwater propulsion Device - A lift for launching and retrieval of hand-held underwater propulsion devices from a boat. The lift is removably inserted into a rod holder or receiving cavity in the gunnel of a boat, where it is able to swivel 360 degrees. The lift is designed with a serpentine shaped curve on the lower edge of the body of the frame of the lift, so that the lift can swivel outboard and inboard and lift a hand-held underwater propulsion device without damaging the edge of the boat and without damaging the object being lifted. | 10-15-2015 |
20150329182 | HULL-MOUNT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OF WATERCRAFT - An apparatus is provided for stowing, launching and recovering an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) on a boat bull, such as applicable to a small unit riverine craft (SURC) in water. The apparatus includes a frame for removably attaching to the hull, a lifter, a hinge, and a boom. The frame includes lateral brackets connected together by transverse braces, and attaches to the hull at cushions. The lifter connects to the frame for elevating the USV between upper and lower positions, The hinge connects to the lifter for pivoting the USV between vertical and horizontal orientations. The boom connects to the hinge for docking and releasing the USV. The USV is stowed in the vertical orientation and the upper position. The USV deploys into the water in the horizontal orientation and the lower position. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329183 | Suspended Marine Platform - A suspension system for passenger modules or marine platforms used with high-speed boats, the suspension system including a shock absorbing assembly, for supporting the marine platform relative to the vessel. The marine platform is attached to the vessel via an assembly of pivoting spars in which the vessel attachment locations are spaced athwart a greater distance than the marine platform, and the attachment of some spars permits relative fore and all movement between the spars and the marine platform or the vessel to accommodate pitch. The suspension system may include means for attenuating motion associated with roll. | 11-19-2015 |
20150360751 | Paddle retainer for stand-up paddleboards. - This invention provides a paddle retainer for stand-up paddleboards. There are two basic embodiments of the idea: a plug with a paddle-retaining slit that can be attached wherever the user wishes to attach it on the SUP, and a paddle-retaining slit built into the kicktail of the SUP. With both embodiments, the tip of the paddle is held within the slit portion by friction, such that SUP users can easily “store” their paddles in a vertical position while engaging in activities such as fishing that require them to store their paddles, and then easily retrieve their paddles without bending over to pick them up. The plug optionally has one or more holes into which fishing rods can be removably secured. | 12-17-2015 |
20160001851 | Rail Mounting System - The invention relates to a watercraft mounting system that embodies a multi-faceted tube and a mating clamp system adapted to carry an accessory. The designs of the railing and clamp have geometry to prevent rotation while allowing flexibility of adjustment in multiple positions. | 01-07-2016 |
20160023729 | WATER SPORTS FOLDABLE TOWING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A towing apparatus comprises a structural assembly extending between opposing first and second bases for pivoting between operating and stored positions. A locking assembly includes a pin in each base and a hook carried at opposing ends of the structural assembly. A cam is pivotally connected to the hook for movement between locked and released positions. In the locked position, the hook is secured to the pin for preventing rotation of the structural assembly. In the released position, the hook is spaced from the pin to permit rotation of the structural assembly. The hook is rotatable with the cam from the released position to adjacent the pin by rotation of a shaft and slidable along the pin into the locking position by a continued shaft rotation. A cable is attached between the base and a spring within the structural assembly for biasing the structural assembly toward the operating position. | 01-28-2016 |
20160096592 | Combination Fishing Pole Holder and Cleat - A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position. | 04-07-2016 |
20160101829 | NAUTICAL RAILING - Fall protection structures are disclosed relating to nautical vessels that include a nautical vessel, a precipice, a first and a second kevel adjacent to the precipice, a first post structure connected to the first kevel, a second post structure connected to the second kevel, a top railing connecting the first post structure to the second post structure, and a middle railing connecting the first post structure to the second post structure such that the top railing and the middle railing limit access to the precipice. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101830 | NAUTICAL RAILING - Fall protection structures are disclosed relating to nautical vessels that include a deck with a kevel and timberhead positioned on the deck, a post mechanically attached to the kevel and rising above the deck having middle and upper attachment points on the post, another post mechanically attached to the timberhead and rising above the deck having middle and upper attachment points, a rail connecting the middle attachment points, and another rail connecting the upper attachment points. | 04-14-2016 |
20160167747 | Portable Turntable and Winch | 06-16-2016 |