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Granted Patent B2
US 11,794,858 · App. 17/349,376 · Granted Oct 24, 2023

Boating accessory

Inventor: James Eaker (Melbourne, FL)
Assignee: Klipper Shades, Inc.
B63B17/02B63B21/00
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,794,858
App. No.
17/349,376
Granted
Oct 24, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

The Boating Accessory is a multi-use fastener designed to attach to various surfaces or objects on a boat. The Boating Accessory may include a body hingedly connected to an arm with a suction mechanism that can be used to secure a corner onto either fiberglass or window glass. The Boating Accessory may include a clip with a rounded portion that can be used to attach to most stainless handles or deck railing with a strong spring for clamping. The clip is useful in attaching to fabrics or hard roofs with a friction member at the contact point. The multi-use fastener may be used to secure a shade anywhere on a boat to immediately and effectively block the sun's rays. When the sun moves lower to the horizon, the multi-use fasteners can be quickly repositioned.

Claims (28)

1. A multi-use fastener for securing a removable shade on a boat, the multi-use fastener comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end;

an arm hingedly attached to the first end of the body;

a suction mechanism on the second end of the body;

a clip affixed to the arm; and

a friction element on a tip of the clip.

2. A multi-use fastener for securing a removable shade on a boat, the multi-use fastener comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end;

an arm hingedly attached to the first end of the body;

a suction mechanism on the second end of the body;

a clip affixed to the arm;

a ball plunger on the arm; and

a socket on the body;

wherein the ball plunger interfaces with the socket to secure the arm perpendicular to the body.

3. A multi-use fastener for securing a removable shade on a boat, the multi-use fastener comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end;

an arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the arm hingedly attached to the first end of the body;

a suction mechanism on the second end of the body;

a clip affixed on the arm; and

a friction element on a tip of the clip.

4. A multi-use fastener for securing a removable shade on a boat, the multi-use fastener comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end;

an arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the arm hingedly attached to the first end of the body;

a suction mechanism on the second end of the body;

a clip affixed on the arm;

a ball plunger on the arm; and

a socket on the body;

wherein the ball plunger interfaces with the socket to secure the arm perpendicular to the body.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 16, 2021
From: EAKER, JAMES
To: KLIPPER SHADES, INC.
Reel/Frame 056565/0299 →
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20220402575A1 · Dec 22, 2022
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