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Rotatable boat lift with sliding pads

US8267620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2009
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C3/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A boat lift with a rotatable head attached to a bracket securable with respect to environmental structure such as a pier which to be capable of lifting a watercraft from the water and while rotating thereof to a position above an adjacent area such a dock area. The lift includes a rotating head assembly having a mounting fin extendable into the interior of a vertically reciprocating mast. A watercraft supporting cradle is secured to the mast to be movable therewith and includes vessel support members for facilitating retaining of a watercraft thereupon. Vertical movement between the mounting fin and the reciprocating mast is facilitated by sliding wear pads positioned therebetween.

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