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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7469917 | Boat trailer for tunnel hull speed boats In a boat trailer for hauling a tunnel hull speed boat, wheels revolvably mounted on a cradle on which the boat rests are arranged to allow the periphery of the wheels to engage the overhead of the tunnel of the boat to permit the boat to roll easily from the traile... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7367747 | Adjustable and extending transport cradle for watercraft A cradle assembly for moving and positioning a watercraft with respect to a support module. The cradle assembly comprises a plurality of horizontally varying cradle beams, a cradle wall extending upward from the cradle beams and a transportation track traversing the... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7300067 | Trailer for a boat A trailer adaped for a boat that includes a U-shaped chassis having wheels and a number of struts supported by the chassis and slings or the like oriented between struts coordinated in pairs is described. The slings support the boat by abutting against an outer surf... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7165779 | Convertible combination utility/camper tow trailer The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or positio... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147240 | Self-propelled platform for watercraft A self-propelled platform for a small watercraft. The platform is used to carry a small watercraft from a storage place on the land to sea, and when the watercraft is in use, the platform enables the watercraft to be moored and stored on sea. The platform also enabl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131666 | Off-road vehicle trailer A trailer for all terrain vehicles and/or snowmobiles for transporting injured persons from remote locations. Trailer has a frame of tubing, a main axle, spring and shock suspension, flotation type tires, IV pole with multiple mounting locations, carrier area for in... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7112007 | Cradle for item transportation and storage, especially watercraft storage A cradle assembly for moving and positioning an item with respect to a support module in a storage assembly with the item including a bottom. The cradle assembly comprises a plurality of cradle beams, at least one cradle wall vertically extending upward from the plu... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7090066 | Unloading system for particulate material This invention concerns a new grain unloading system using an integrated ramp, horizontal transfer conveyor and elevating system. The unit is towed, positioned and powered by an agricultural tractor. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070195 | Boat trailer A boat trailer comprising two side beams positioned adjacent to each other, wherein each of the side beams has a forward tongue forming portion converging toward the other side beam. The side beams can be connected to a towing vehicle and the side beams may also hav... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070196 | Kayak carrier A kayak carrier with a pair of spaced horizontal supports having open-topped hull supports defining essentially continuous curved surfaces that permit the edge of a kayak to be inserted easily and to naturally rotate into a locking position. In the preferred form th... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6904861 | Boat capture system A system for docking a boat under substantial power in calm or rough seas includes a modified trailer platform having goalposts that guide the boat onto the platform. An elastic harness is attached to either side of the trailer platform and is positioned to interfac... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6869094 | Personal watercraft stand and tote device A personal watercraft stand and tote device comprising a frame member, a control assembly associated with the frame member, a powertrain assembly associated with the frame member and the control assembly, a handle assembly associated with the frame member, and, a lo... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6663130 | Method of using pontoon trailer travel kit A pontoon trailer travel kit minimizes transverse spaces between a pontoon boat trailer and the pontoons of a pontoon boat. The kit comprises a bunk bracket that is mountable to and adjustable along a lift arm of the trailer. A bunk assembly is fastened t... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6648360 | Combination pontoon boat, trailer and travel kit A pontoon trailer travel kit minimizes transverse spaces between a pontoon boat trailer and the pontoons of a pontoon boat. The kit comprises a bunk bracket that is mountable to and adjustable along a lift arm of the trailer. A bunk assembly is fastened t... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6540245 | Boat trailer apparatus and methods of use A collapsible trailer apparatus and methods of use and more particularly to a boat trailer having a boat storage space below a rigid frame. The boat trailer may also be collapsible and can be used to transport boats of varying sizes and shapes between lak... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6446997 | Trailer for transporting an inflated raft and related equipment An inflated raft trailer adapted for transporting an inflated raft to and from a river, a lake and other water recreation areas. The trailer is designed to be pulled behind a vehicle and to quickly discharge the raft from the top of the trailer into the w... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6250662 | Boat trailer having aluminum adjustable bunks A boat trailer formed of aluminum sections includes aluminum bunks formed of simple T shaped components bracketed to the trailer support assembly in an adjustable fashion. The bunks can be one piece or two piece bunks. In the case of two-piece bunks, stan... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247719 | Watercraft trailer incorporating slidable bunk elements A trailer is provided for accommodating various sized watercraft thereon. The trailer includes a frame structure extending along the longitudinal axis and a wheel and axle assembly for supporting the frame structure above a supporting surface. First and s... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6217053 | Recreational vehicle support apparatus An apparatus which is transformable from a boat lift to a trailer. The apparatus is movable on skids in a boat lift mode and on wheels in a trailer mode. A pair of posts on a main frame supports a pantographic linkwork to which is affixed a watercraft lif... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6189909 | Friction-reducing support member protection device A watercraft trailer support skid protection assembly includes a protective sleeve sized and shaped to fit the contoured free end of an existing watercraft support skid. The assembly includes a securing device to hold the sleeve in place on the proximal e... | 02/20/2001 |
| 5653566 | Device and method for loading a boat trailer and boat onto a vehicle A loading device uses a hitch to support a boat trailer and boat in an elevated position on the rear of a camper. A first member attaches to the aft end of the boat trailer, a second member attaches to the rear of the camper, and latches on the first memb... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5176394 | Towing rig for floating objects An improved towing rig for objects such as mobile floating dock sections for small craft moorings includes a towing fixture with a connection for a tow tractor, at least one connector adapted for swivelable connection to a forward or side vertical surface... | 01/05/1993 |
| 4830387 | Boat carrier A boat carrier wherein a wheel supported frame is detachably connected to the existing oar lock apertures provided in the gunwhales of the boat, whereby the boat may be easily transported by one person. The wheel supported frame may also be folded to an i... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4637770 | Self-equalizing lifting trailer A lifting-type boat trailer which collapses to a substantially flat position to allow the trailer to be driven between the pontoons of a pontoon boat with its pontoons sitting on the ground. A winch fixed to the front of the trailer applies force via a ca... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4279565 | Hoisting apparatus for pleasure boats The invention relates to a hoist for boats. The hoist comprises two booms which are connected at one of their ends by a cross member. The hoist is supported by three wheels which are associated with only one boom and with the cross member, and a counterwe... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4029227 | Road trailer for transporting a boat A trailer-type vehicle for handling, displacing and transporting a load of substantial length and especially a boat is provided with a longitudinal frame element which surrounds the load, at least one transverse frame element having a substantially arch-s... | 06/14/1977 |
| 3955830 | Foldable boat trailer A foldable trailer which may be collapsed for easy storage or shipment and which may be used to suspend a boat thereunder for transporting a boat from one location to another. The arrangement of the trailer permits suspension of the boat by one person wit... | 05/11/1976 |
