US3659760A
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Sling and board for carrying canoes, small boats and outboard motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-11
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-02-11
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to shoulder carriers or slings and to a type that is adapted for the transport particularly of canoes, small boats or outboard motors. It involves shoulder straps in the form of loops, connected at both ends, and a board in which the straps are attached and adjustable and said board provided with means to hold a boat, canoe or outboard motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis H Blood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/14; A45F3/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
The combination of a shoulder harness and board for transporting canoes comprising a pair of shoulder straps adapted to encircle the shoulders of a person, a board with apertures on either side for each strap to pass through the top area of the board and encircle the board, passing out of the lower area of the board and means in each strap for regulating the effective length of the strap to fit the shoulders of the person and set the strap in this position, said board provided with an angle bracket having one leg of the bracket attached to the board and the other leg protruding from the board and said bracket provided with means to cushion and restrict the positioning of the bow and keel of a canoe, tie ropes extending from said board to provide the means to lash the canoe to be transported, one board supported on the back of one person and another board supported on the chest of another person so that the canoe may be mounted at each end on the carrier brackets and lashed in place for portage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
The combination of a shoulder harness and board for transporting canoes comprising a pair of shoulder straps adapted to encircle the shoulders of a person, a board with apertures on either side for each strap to pass through the top area of the board and encircle the board, passing out of the lower area of the board and means in each strap for regulating the effective length of the strap to fit the shoulders of the person and set the strap in this position, said board provided with an angle bracket having one leg of the bracket attached to the board and the other leg protruding from the board and said bracket provided with means to cushion and restrict the positioning of the bow and keel of a canoe, tie ropes extending from said board to provide the means to lash the canoe to be transported, one board supported on the back of one person and another board supported on the chest of another person so that the canoe may be mounted at each end on the carrier brackets and lashed in place for portage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
In a device according to claim 1, in which the cushioning means is a cut-out section of a pneumatic tire casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a device according to claim 1, in which the cushioning means are a pair of small cut-out sections of a pneumatic tire casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a device according to claim 1, in which the cushioning means are a pair of V shaped brackets with the extended legs covered by a section of rubber hose and said brackets are mounted one up on said board and the other one at the extended end of the angle bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a device according to claim 1, in which said board is provided with an adjustable strap and hook, said strap attached at the top center of said board and said strap adjusted to permit the tying of said hook to a portion of the object to be carried.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |