Patent · US Expired

Small watercraft cart

US6189900A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2202/403
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cart for moving small watercraft, such as canoes or kayaks is provided. The cart supports one or two watercraft in a stacked configuration. The cart is constructed to be strong and durable, and provide an easy and simple way to load and move small watercraft. The cart is constructed from an arcuate metal tube having a pair of arms, one each extending from one end of the arcuate metal tube. The arms each support a wheel. The watercraft fits through the arcuate tube, and the bottom on the watercraft rests on the ends of the arcuate tube. The arcuate tube lies at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the watercraft with the middle of the arcuate tube resting on the top of the watercraft, forward of the part of the watercraft where the bottom of the watercraft rests on the ends of the arcuate tube. A second arcuate metal tube may be pivotally attached to the first arcuate tube. The two tubes are connected at their middle. When the tubes are coincident, one watercraft may be supported. When the second tube is pivoted 180.degree. relative to the first tube, two watercraft can be carried simultaneously.

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