Patent · US Expired

Retractable cleat with a sealed housing

US5535694A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 1995
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B21/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cleat assembly with a cleat portion received in a housing which can be flush mounted on a boat. The lower portion of the housing is completely sealed and the cleat portion is received for vertical movement in the housing. The cleat portion has an upper exposed position and a depressed or flush position. Spring loaded poppits within the housing engage the cleat to maintain it in its upper and depressed positions.

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