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Folding watercraft carrier with outboard pull handle

US11485270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Thule Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

Joseph Flaherty · Prospect, US
Jennifer Romans · Fairfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 2, 2019
Grant date	Nov 1, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 2, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63B34/26
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating a watercraft carrier includes activating a handle at an outboard end of a base of the watercraft carrier. The activating the handle releases a locking mechanism of an upright. The locking mechanism is disposed at a distal end of the base. The method further includes rotating the upright from a first position to a second position.

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