US3913746A
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Utility gun rack for boats and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-07
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-03-07
Abstract
Abstract Presented is a utility rack for use by boating enthusiasts, and particularly by hunters and fishermen for temporarily supporting shotguns in a position of disuse but of ready availability while in a boat.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A utility gun rack adapted to be mounted on the rail of a boat, comprising: a. an elongated plate-like base member; b. end plates mounted adjacent opposite ends of the base member and projecting in a direction away from the rail on which the rack is mounted and having notches within and between which a gun may be cradled; c. clamp means mounted adjacent each end of the base member and operatively adjustable to secure the utility gun rack to a boat rail on one side of the boat; and d. means disposed above said base member a predetermined distance less than the length of a cartridge and adapted to hold a multiplicity of cartridges in a position for ready accessibility.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A utility gun rack adapted to be mounted on the rail of a boat, comprising: a. an elongated plate-like base member; b. end plates mounted adjacent opposite ends of the base member and projecting in a direction away from the rail on which the rack is mounted and having notches within and between which a gun may be cradled; c. clamp means mounted adjacent each end of the base member and operatively adjustable to secure the utility gun rack to a boat rail on one side of the boat; and d. means disposed above said base member a predetermined distance less than the length of a cartridge and adapted to hold a multiplicity of cartridges in a position for ready accessibility.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which said clamp means is adjustable so as to securely clamp the boat rail between the clamp means and said base member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which socket means are provided on said means for holding cartridges and constituting a holder for a fishing pole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which aperture means are provided in said base member adapted to receive a beverage container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 1, in which compartment means are provided on said base member for receiving miscellaneous tools useful to the hunter while confined in a boat.
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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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |