Guide-on post with integrated steps
US12012074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide-on post with a base, an arm, and at least one step. The base is attached to a boat trailer. The arm is hingedly coupled to the base and has an outer side that faces away from the boat trailer. The arm is configured to rotate between a guiding position and a boarding position. When the arm is in the guiding position, the arm is in a substantially vertical upward direction, and when the arm is in the boarding position, the arm is rotated between 5 degrees and 180 degrees from the guiding position. The at least one step is coupled to the arm and is moveable between a stored position and an extended position. When in the stored position, the step is positioned within a perimeter of the boat trailer. When in the extended position, the step extends away from the outer side of the arm.
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