Ships – Boats – boat component – or attachment – Protective cover or shield
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Ships
Boats, boat component, or attachment
Protective cover or shield
C403S079000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11203720
ABSTRACT:
A bimini top hook is used in connection with a boat and a bimini frame. The bimini top hook comprises an anchor having hook with a column extending upward from a base. The hook has an arch with a throat facing downward. A clevis is provided, and has a pin extending between two furcations. The pin pivotally engages the arch throat. A latch is provided, having a resilient lever arm extending from a body portion. The lever arm has a locking tab extending downward. The latch slidingly engages a column slot. The latch is selectively movable from a first position wherein the clevis pin is able to freely engage and disengage the top hook, to a second position wherein the locking tab is locked into engagement with the base and the clevis pin is locked into engagement with the throat.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2184319 (1939-12-01), Schoeninger
patent: 6672241 (2004-01-01), Warfel et al.
patent: 6820569 (2004-11-01), Warfel et al.
Basinger Sherman
Ludy Andrew W.
LandOfFree
Bimini top hook does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Bimini top hook, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Bimini top hook will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3751497