IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0904186
(2010-10-14)
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등록번호 |
US-8430047
(2013-04-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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An apparatus that attaches to a small boat designed to stabilize a first end of the boat against the wind while a trolling motor stabilizes a second end is herein disclosed. The apparatus generally comprises a clamp that attaches it to the side of the hull and a moveable shaft that holds a large pie
An apparatus that attaches to a small boat designed to stabilize a first end of the boat against the wind while a trolling motor stabilizes a second end is herein disclosed. The apparatus generally comprises a clamp that attaches it to the side of the hull and a moveable shaft that holds a large piece of plastic which is partially submerged under the water. The apparatus is positioned such that it is perpendicular to the direction in which the wind is blowing. As such, as wind pushes against the side of the boat, resistance will be offered by the device as the wind must push it against the water as well. It can be quickly raised and lowered as required by the needs of the boat occupants. These features provide in effect, an “anchor” which stabilizes the boat against the wind.
대표청구항
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1. A stabilizer for a personal watercraft, comprising: a shaft, comprising a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and an upper portion;a rudder member affixed to a front surface of said lower portion of said shaft, comprising: a generally rectangular lightweight rudder body; and,a pair of bracket
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A stabilizer for a personal watercraft, comprising: a shaft, comprising a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and an upper portion;a rudder member affixed to a front surface of said lower portion of said shaft, comprising: a generally rectangular lightweight rudder body; and,a pair of brackets, each fastened to opposing longitudinal surfaces of said rudder body; and,an adjusting member attached to said intermediate portion of said shaft;wherein said adjusting member removably and adjustably attaches said stabilizer to said watercraft such that said shaft is vertically disposed along an outer surface of said watercraft;wherein said rudder member is placed at a desired depth within a body of water based on a desired placement of said adjusting member on said shaft;wherein said stabilizer is adjustable between a deployed position and a stored position;wherein said rudder member is at least partially submerged within said body of water when said stabilizer is in said deployed position; and,wherein a user manipulates said stabilizer to direct said rudder member within said body of water when said watercraft is in motion, thereby providing a stabilizing force to said watercraft when acted upon by a force of wind. 2. The stabilizer of claim 1, wherein said shaft further comprises a generally L-shaped body. 3. The stabilizer of claim 1, wherein said rudder body comprises dimensions of approximately a half an inch in width, fourteen inches in length, and twenty inches in height. 4. The stabilizer of claim 1, wherein said stabilizer is approximately four feet in length. 5. The stabilizer of claim 1, wherein said adjusting member further comprises: a sleeve;an upper collar located at an upper edge of said sleeve, further having a fastening aperture for receiving a fastener for securing said upper edge of said sleeve to said shaft;a lower collar located at a lower edge of said sleeve, further having a fastening aperture for receiving a fastener for securing said lower edge of said sleeve to said shaft;an extension member comprising an integral portion of a front surface of said sleeve;a pair of pivoting members, each comprising a clamping fastener for adjustably removably attaching said stabilizer to said transom portion of said watercraft; and,an adjustment assembly located on an lower portion of said extension member operably adjusting an angle of said pair of pivoting members;wherein said sleeve is placed over said shaft at a desired location at said intermediate portion of said shaft; and,wherein said adjusting member selectably adjusts a desired angle of said rudder member of said stabilizer. 6. The stabilizer of claim 5, wherein said pair of pivoting members each further comprises: an arm portion located at a distal end, comprising an elongated structural L-shaped member;a brace, comprising an integral portion of an upper portion of each said arm portion and interconnecting said pair of pivoting members in a parallel orientation;an arcuate distal portion further comprising a plurality of teeth on a perimeter edge; and,a pivot axle attaching each of said pivoting members at a pivot point to opposing sides of said extension member;wherein said clamping fastener is located on each of said arm portions of said pair of pivoting members,wherein said arm portion abuts a transom portion of said watercraft;wherein said pivot axle enables said pair of pivoting members to rotatably move in relation to said extension member; and,wherein said adjustment assembly is selectably adjusted to said desired angle by engaging one aligned pair of said plurality of teeth. 7. The stabilizer of claim 6, wherein said: clamping fastener is located on each of said arm portions of said pair of pivoting members, further comprising a swivel pad and a sliding pin handle;wherein said transom portion of said watercraft is secured between said pair of arms and each swivel pad. 8. The stabilizer of claim 6, wherein said adjustment assembly further comprises: a tubular shaft encompassed by a spring inserted downwardly through an opening in said extension member;a contact pad at an upper edge of said tubular shaft; and,a pin located at a lower edge of and oriented perpendicular to said tubular shaft;wherein said pin engages said one aligned pair of said plurality of teeth of said pair of pivoting members to adjust to said desired angle; and,wherein said pin disengages said one aligned when a force acts upon said contact pad. 9. A stabilizer for a personal watercraft, comprising: a shaft, comprising a lower portion, an intermediate portion, and a handle located at an upper portion;a rudder member affixed to a front surface of said lower portion of said shaft, comprising: a generally rectangular lightweight rudder body; and.a pair of brackets, each fastened to opposing longitudinal surfaces of said rudder body; and,an adjusting member attached to said intermediate portion of said shaft;wherein said adjusting member removably and adjustably attaches said stabilizer to said watercraft such that said shaft is vertically disposed along an outer surface of said watercraft;wherein said rudder member is placed at a desired depth within a body of water based on a desired placement of said adjusting member on said shaft;wherein said stabilizer is adjustable between a deployed position and a stored position;wherein said rudder member is at least partially submerged within said body of water when said stabilizer is in said deployed position; and,wherein a user manipulates said stabilizer to direct said rudder member within said body of water when said watercraft is in motion, thereby providing a stabilizing force to said watercraft when acted upon by a force of wind. 10. The stabilizer of claim 9, wherein said shaft further comprises a generally L-shaped lightweight body. 11. The stabilizer of claim 9, wherein said handle further comprises an ergonomic member horizontally extending outward from said shaft. 12. The stabilizer of claim 9, wherein said rudder body comprises dimensions of approximately a half an inch in width, fourteen inches in length, and twenty inches in height. 13. The stabilizer of claim 9, wherein said stabilizer is approximately four feet in length. 14. The stabilizer of claim 9, wherein said adjusting member further comprises: a sleeve;an upper collar located at an upper edge of said sleeve, further having a fastening aperture for receiving a fastener for securing said upper edge of said sleeve to said shaft;a lower collar located at a lower edge of said sleeve, further having a fastening aperture for receiving a fastener for securing said lower edge of said sleeve to said shaft;an extension member comprising an integral portion of a front surface of said sleeve;a pair of pivoting members, each comprising a clamping fastener for adjustably removably attaching said stabilizer to said transom portion of said watercraft; and,an adjustment assembly located on an lower portion of said extension member operably adjusting an angle of said pair of pivoting members;wherein said sleeve is placed over said shaft at a desired location at said intermediate portion of said shaft; and,wherein said adjusting member selectably adjusts a desired angle of said rudder member of said stabilizer. 15. The stabilizer of claim 14, wherein said pair of pivoting members each further comprises: an arm portion located at a distal end, comprising an elongated structural L-shaped member;a brace, comprising an integral portion of an upper portion of each said arm portion and interconnecting said pair of pivoting members in a parallel orientation;an arcuate distal portion further comprising a plurality of teeth on a perimeter edge; and,a pivot axle attaching each of said pivoting members at a pivot point to opposing sides of said extension member;wherein said arm portion abuts a transom portion of said watercraft;wherein said pivot axle enables said pair of pivoting members to rotatably move in relation to said extension member; and,wherein said adjustment assembly is selectably adjusted to said desired angle by engaging one aligned pair of said plurality of teeth. 16. The stabilizer of claim 15, wherein said: clamping fastener is located on each of said arm portions of said pair of pivoting members, further comprising a swivel pad and a sliding pin handle;wherein said transom portion of said watercraft is secured between said pair of arms and each swivel pad. 17. The stabilizer of claim 15, wherein said adjustment assembly further comprises: a tubular shaft encompassed by a spring inserted downwardly through an opening in said extension member;a contact pad at an upper edge of said tubular shaft; and,a pin located at a lower edge of and oriented perpendicular to said tubular shaft;wherein said pin engages said one aligned pair of said plurality of teeth of said pair of pivoting members to adjust to said desired angle; and,wherein said pin disengages said one aligned when a force acts upon said contact pad.
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