Apparatus and method for boarding animals into a boat

Details Apparatus and method for boarding animals into a boat Apparatus and method for boarding animals into a boat

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Wright, Andrew D. (Department: 3617)

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Boarding aids

C182S095000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06941889

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for boarding swimming animals into a boat having a boat ladder, and having an elongated ramp with a sidewall. A plurality of apertures is formed through the sidewall, and a connection assembly is connected to the ramp. The connection assembly includes a cross member, at least one hooked support member extending therefrom for engaging the boat ladder, at least one pivotable grip member pivotingly connected to the hooked support member, a biasing member operationally connected to the pivotable grip member to urge the pivotable grip member in a first direction, and an elongated lanyard member operationally connected to the pivotable grip member. A positioning assembly is to the ramp for positioning the ramp relative the boat ladder and may be connected to the ramp through any desired apertures.

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