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Floating dock system

US9079641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

E-Z-DOCK, INC. · US

Inventors

Dustin Imel · Rocky Comfort, US
Curtis Downs · Claremore, US
Dan Guthrie · Mooresville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2012
Grant date	Jul 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 2, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63C1/06
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A connector for a assembling members of a floating dock system comprises at least one post and a brace extending from the post. The post is shaped generally complimentarily to the shape of the socket, and comprises a generally convex midsection connected between a pair of generally falcate end portions. The post and brace define a flat, generally horizontal top surface to the connector.The dock system also includes a supplemental floatation system having a hollow floatation member body defining a chamber. The body includes a water port positioned to place the body interior in communication with water. An air port positioned vertically above the water port is placed in communication with a pump. A valve can be positioned between the chamber and the pump to selectively place the chamber in communication with the pump or to place the chamber in communication with the atmosphere.

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