Adaptable rack for aquatic transport of articles
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60R-009/00
B60R-011/00
B63B-025/28
출원번호
US-0159315
(2011-06-13)
등록번호
US-8936182
(2015-01-20)
발명자
/ 주소
Grasso, Michael
Fallon, Jonathan
출원인 / 주소
Grasso, Michael
대리인 / 주소
Fallon, Esq., Jon
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19
초록▼
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an adaptable rack for aquatic transport of articles. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an adaptable rack for aquatic transport of articles to increase storage capacity of a boat and to prevent scuffing and damag
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an adaptable rack for aquatic transport of articles. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an adaptable rack for aquatic transport of articles to increase storage capacity of a boat and to prevent scuffing and damaging of the deck of the boat. In one embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable rack for aquatic transport of an article comprises a mounting post for fitting inside a rocket launcher on a boat, a support bar positioned on a top surface of the mounting post, and a plurality of support arms extending from the support bar, the support arms for supporting the article during aquatic transport.
대표청구항▼
1. An adaptable rack for aquatic transport of an article comprising: a mounting post comprising a narrowing taper cross-section along its length and a rounded bottom end constructed to frictionally fit inside a rocket launcher and remain supported therein during aquatic transport without additional
1. An adaptable rack for aquatic transport of an article comprising: a mounting post comprising a narrowing taper cross-section along its length and a rounded bottom end constructed to frictionally fit inside a rocket launcher and remain supported therein during aquatic transport without additional mechanical fasteners, the rocket launcher comprising a cylindrical tube constructed to support a fishing pole with a round handle, the rocket launcher positioned within a gunwale of en a boat;a support bar positioned on a top surface of the mounting post;a plurality of support arms extending from the support bar, the support arms for supporting the article during aquatic transport;at least one cushion arm extending from a bottom surface of one of the plurality of support arms;a cushion attached to the at least one cushion arm for preventing scuffing on an inner surface of a sidewall of the boat; andwherein the mounting post, the support bar, the plurality of support arms, and the at least one cushion arm form a single integral unit devoid of any mechanical fasteners. 2. The adaptable rack of claim 1, wherein the support arms further comprise an end cap on a free end thereof. 3. The adaptable rack of claim 1, further comprising at least two mounting posts for fitting inside at least two rocket launchers on the boat. 4. The adaptable rack of claim 1, wherein at least one of the mounting post, the support bar or the support arms are adjustable to allow for varying lengths. 5. The adaptable rack of claim 1, wherein the article comprises a bicycle. 6. An adaptable rack for aquatic transport of an article comprising: a mounting post comprising a narrowing taper cross-section along its length and a rounded bottom end constructed to frictionally fit inside a rocket launcher and remain supported therein during aquatic transport without additional mechanical fasteners, the rocket launcher comprising a cylindrical tube constructed to support a fishing pole with a round handle, the rocket launcher positioned within a gunwale of a boat;a support bar positioned on a top surface of the mounting post;a plurality of support arms extending from the support bar, the support arms for supporting the article during aquatic transport;at least one railing bracket for connecting to a railing on a boat at least one cushion arm extending from a bottom surface of one of the plurality of support arms;a cushion attached to the at least one cushion arm for preventing scuffing on an inner surface of a sidewall of the boat; andwherein the mounting post, the support bar, the plurality of support arms, and the at least one cushion arm form a single integral unit devoid of any mechanical fasteners. 7. The adaptable rack of claim 6, further comprising a support base for supporting the mounting post on a surface of a deck of the boat. 8. The adaptable rack of claim 6, wherein the at least one railing bracket is removable. 9. The adaptable rack of claim 6, wherein the at least one railing bracket comprises one of an O-ring assembly or a climbing clip. 10. The adaptable rack of claim 6, wherein the support arms further comprise an end cap on a free end thereof. 11. An adaptable rack comprising: a mounting post comprising a narrowing taper cross-section along its length and a rounded bottom end constructed to frictionally fit inside a rocket launcher and remain supported therein during aquatic transport without additional mechanical fasteners, the rocket launcher comprising a cylindrical tube constructed to support a fishing pole with a round handle, the rocket launcher positioned within a gunwale of a boat;a support bar positioned on a top surface of the mounting post;a plurality of support arms extending from the support bar, the support arms affixed to one of a storage apparatus or an article; andwherein the mounting post, the support bar, and the plurality of support arms form a single integral unit devoid of any mechanical fasteners. 12. The adaptable rack of claim 11, wherein the storage apparatus comprises one of a storage cabinet, a rack, a safe, or a shelving unit. 13. The adaptable rack of claim 11, wherein the article comprises one of a propane or charcoal grill, a refrigerator, a sink and cutting surface for fileting fish, a beverage cooler, or combinations thereof.
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