Retractable boat cleat
US5301627A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleat assembly having a base plate for receiving the cleat of the assembly. The base plate has a body portion for receiving the shank of the cleat and a pair of slots for receiving a pin carried by the shank. A single "W" shaped spring engages one of the ends of the pin and is operative to alternately hold the cleat in its exposed operative position or in its depressed inoperative position.
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