Dock-side cradle
US8770130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dock-side cradle for providing a safe point of entry into and out of a personal watercraft such as a canoe or kayak launching and landing same. The cradle is trough-shaped and is open at each end, with a slight slope from one end to the other. Preferably the trough is defined by a plurality of support arms in spaced separation from one another which are connected to a pair of guiding elements. The cradle is adapted to be hingedly connected to a dock so that it can be positioned in the water for use, or rotated up onto the dock when not in use. The cradle is equipped with handrails connecting to the support arms and the support arms themselves may be extendable in order to accommodate varying water levels in relation to the dock. The cradle may be sold as a kit.
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