Sélection de la langue

Search

Sommaire du brevet 2983959 

Énoncé de désistement de responsabilité concernant l'information provenant de tiers

Une partie des informations de ce site Web a été fournie par des sources externes. Le gouvernement du Canada n'assume aucune responsabilité concernant la précision, l'actualité ou la fiabilité des informations fournies par les sources externes. Les utilisateurs qui désirent employer cette information devraient consulter directement la source des informations. Le contenu fourni par les sources externes n'est pas assujetti aux exigences sur les langues officielles, la protection des renseignements personnels et l'accessibilité.

Disponibilité de l'Abrégé et des Revendications

L'apparition de différences dans le texte et l'image des Revendications et de l'Abrégé dépend du moment auquel le document est publié. Les textes des Revendications et de l'Abrégé sont affichés :

  • lorsque la demande peut être examinée par le public;
  • lorsque le brevet est émis (délivrance).
(12) Demande de brevet: (11) CA 2983959
(54) Titre français: AMORTISSEUR AMOVIBLE
(54) Titre anglais: REMOVABLE CHOCK
Statut: Réputée abandonnée et au-delà du délai pour le rétablissement - en attente de la réponse à l’avis de communication rejetée
Données bibliographiques
Abrégés

Abrégé anglais


A removable chock for securing coolers, storage bins, and tool boxes on boats,
and cargo
areas of vehicles and trailers and the like. The low-profile base mounts to
any flat
surface, and allows the chock to be installed and uninstalled from the base
without the
use of any tools. The chock can be removed from the base when not being used
and the
base remains installed. The low-profile design of the base greatly reduces the
potential
trip hazard, as well as offers an aesthetically pleasing appearance than a
permanently
installed chock.

Revendications

Note : Les revendications sont présentées dans la langue officielle dans laquelle elles ont été soumises.


CLAIMS
What is claimed is:
1. A removable chock assembly comprising:
a base having an inward side defining a first inside corner and a channel
formed
through said inward side;
a chock having a pair of vertical walls connected together and defining a
second
inside corner;
said chock further having a flange extending from said pair of vertical walls
in a
direction opposite of said second inside corner; and
said chock removably connected to said base with said chock disposed within
said
first inside corner and said flange disposed within said channel.
2. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein:
said chock further comprising vertical ribs depending downwardly therefrom;
said base further comprising depressions formed through a top side of said
base;
and
wherein said vertical ribs are removably received by said depressions when
said
chock is removably connected to said base and prevent said flange from being
withdrawn
from said channel.
1

3. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein said chock further
comprising an
elongated downward facing hook attached to said pair of vertical walls on a
side opposite
of said second inside corner.
4. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein said base further
comprises drain
channels formed through a bottom side of said base.
5. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein said chock further
comprises a
web extending between said pair of vertical walls and across said second
inside corner.
6. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein said chock further
comprises
vertical columns extending adjacent to said pair of vertical walls, thereby
providing
rigidity to each vertical wall of said pair of vertical walls.
7. The removable chock assembly of claim 6, wherein:
said chock further comprising a vertical rib depending downwardly from each
vertical column;
said base further comprising depressions formed through a top side of said
base;
and
wherein said vertical ribs are removably received by said depressions when
said
chock is removably connected to said base and prevent said flange from being
withdrawn
from said channel.
2

8. The removable chock assembly of claim 1, wherein said base includes a
plurality of
holes extending therethrough for securing said base to a cargo surface using
mechanical
fasteners.
3

Description

Note : Les descriptions sont présentées dans la langue officielle dans laquelle elles ont été soumises.


REMOVABLE CHOCK
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[001] Devices that are currently used to secure items, such as coolers,
tool boxes, and
storage containers, are typically in the form of permanently mounted chocks.
[002] These devices are typically installed using multiple screws to attach
the chocks to
the floor or cargo surface. They are generally in the form of a large "L"
shaped
chock, whereas, 4 of them are installed on a flat surface strategically
located at the
4 outside corners of the item to be secured. Once installed, they are
permanent
and cannot be removed without removing the attachment screws, thereby
exposing multiple holes in the surface they were attached too. The chocks can
create a trip hazard, as well as become aesthetically unpleasing whenever the
stored item is removed.
[003] A solution to the problem would be a chock that is easily removable,
when not
being used.
1
CA 2983959 2017-10-27

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[004] Embodiments of the present invention address this problem by
providing a two-
piece base and chock assembly, whereas the chock can be easily removed when
not being used to secure items. The base is L-shaped and has a very low
profile
and has provisions for the chock to be installed with interlocking features so
it
does not require the use of any tools. The base is first attached to the flat
surface
using multiple screws, but can also be installed by other means. The chock is
also
L-shaped. The chock is then installed to the base by simply sliding it into
the
channel provided in the base. The base and chock geometry is designed so that
the
two interlock and are held together without the use of any mechanical
fasteners.
Typically, a plurality of 4 embodiments are used at the location of the four
outer
corners of the item to be secured. When not in use, the chocks can be removed,
and the low-profile base is remaines attached to the flat surface, thereby
reducing
a potential trip hazard and is aesthetically pleasing.
2
CA 2983959 2017-10-27

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[005] The invention can be understood best by those with ordinary skill in
the art, with
reference to the following drawings, along with the detailed description:
[006] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of the embodiment shown
assembled;
[007] Figure 2 illustrates an exploded top perspective view of the
embodiment;
[008] Figure 3 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the embodiment
shown
exploded;
[009] Figure 4 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the embodiment
shown
assembled;
[010] Figure 5 illustrates a top perspective view of the embodiment
including the
sectional cut planes for figures 6 and 7;
[011] Figure 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along line 6 in
FIG. 5 with the
embodiment installed on a horizontal mounting surface;
[012] Figure 7 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along line 7 in
FIG. 5 with the
embodiment installed on a horizontal mounting surface;
[013] Figure 8 illustrates the embodiments in one possible exemplary
configuration for
retaining a cooler; and
[014] Figure 9 illustrates the base embodiments with the chock embodiments
uninstalled.
3
CA 2983959 2017-10-27

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[015] Referring to the drawings, details of the embodiment will be
described herein.
[016] Referring to FIGS 1, 2 and 8, a plurality of the embodiment can be
installed to
help secure items, such as a cooler, tool box, or storage container 17 on a
horizontal surface 16, such as a boat deck, vehicle or trailer cargo bed. The
embodiment consists of a base 1 and a chock 2. First, the base 1 is installed
on a
horizontal surface 16 (specifics will be further explained later) then the
chock 2
can be inserted into the base 1 allowing a means of retaining items, such as a
cooler or storage container 17, in place on a horizontal surface 16.
[017] The base 1 has a low-profile surface 8 and a beveled edge surface 6
(see FIGS. 5,
6 and 7) and are intended to allow the base 1 from being an obstruction when
the
chock 2 is not installed (see FIG. 9) thereby reducing the risk of a potential
trip
hazard, as one example. The base is generally L-shaped and includes a top side
20, a bottom side 22, an outward side 24, an inward side 26, and interior
(inside)
corner 28, and an exterior corner 30.
[018] The base 1 has multiple mounting holes 4 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) for
attaching to a
horizontal surface 16, such as a boat deck or cargo bed. Mechanical fasteners
15
can be inserted through the mounting holes 4 and into the desired mounting
surface 16 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) but other means of attachment are possible,
without changing the spirit of the invention.
[019] The chock 2, is designed to be inserted into the base 1 without the
use of any
tools. Chock 2 has an extended horizontal flange 9 which is inserted into an
opposing channel 7 in the base 1. The flange 9 and channel 7 are designed to
4
CA 2983959 2017-10-27

interlock and retain the chock 2 with the base 1 together when the chock is
installed (see FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 6)
[020] To further retain the base 1 and chock 2 from disengaging, recessed
depressions
3 in the base 1 and vertical ribs 11 on the chock 2 lock together when the
chock 2
is inserted into the base 1 (see FIGS. 5 and 7). Again, no tools are necessary
for
installing or uninstalling the chock 2 into the base 1.
[021] The chock 2 has two adjacent vertical surfaces (walls) 12 (see FIGS 2
and 8) that
are connected together and create an inside corner 32 for the purpose of
retaining
items in place. Column type shapes 13 are adjacent the ends of the chock 2
vertical wall surfaces 12 (see FIG. 2) which add rigidity to the vertical
surfaces,
but are not required for the spirit of the invention.
[022] The chock 2 also has a hook feature 14 (see FIGS 1, 6, and 8)
extending from the
intersection of the adjacent vertical wall surfaces 12, allowing an additional
means for securing the stored item by attaching a tie down, such as a bungee
cord
of rope and the like.
[023] The base 1 has longitudinal channels 5 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) located
underside
extending from the interior corner 28 to the exterior corner 30, thereby
allowing
water, or other liquids, to drain and not be trapped in the channel 7.
[024] The chock 2 also has a horizontal web surface 10, joining the bottom
of the
vertical wall surfaces 12 further adding further rigidity to the chock.
[025] The embodiments of the present invention have been described.
Nevertheless, it
will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention.
CA 2983959 2017-10-27

Dessin représentatif
Une figure unique qui représente un dessin illustrant l'invention.
États administratifs

2024-08-01 : Dans le cadre de la transition vers les Brevets de nouvelle génération (BNG), la base de données sur les brevets canadiens (BDBC) contient désormais un Historique d'événement plus détaillé, qui reproduit le Journal des événements de notre nouvelle solution interne.

Veuillez noter que les événements débutant par « Inactive : » se réfèrent à des événements qui ne sont plus utilisés dans notre nouvelle solution interne.

Pour une meilleure compréhension de l'état de la demande ou brevet qui figure sur cette page, la rubrique Mise en garde , et les descriptions de Brevet , Historique d'événement , Taxes périodiques et Historique des paiements devraient être consultées.

Historique d'événement

Description Date
Demande non rétablie avant l'échéance 2021-08-31
Le délai pour l'annulation est expiré 2021-08-31
Inactive : COVID 19 Mis à jour DDT19/20 fin de période de rétablissement 2021-03-13
Lettre envoyée 2020-11-16
Réputée abandonnée - omission de répondre à un avis sur les taxes pour le maintien en état 2020-08-31
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-08-19
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-08-06
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-07-16
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-07-02
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-06-10
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-05-28
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-05-14
Inactive : COVID 19 - Délai prolongé 2020-04-28
Lettre envoyée 2019-11-15
Représentant commun nommé 2019-10-30
Représentant commun nommé 2019-10-30
Demande publiée (accessible au public) 2019-05-15
Inactive : Page couverture publiée 2019-05-14
Inactive : Correspondance - Formalités 2017-12-05
Exigences de dépôt - jugé conforme 2017-11-29
Inactive : Certificat dépôt - Aucune RE (bilingue) 2017-11-29
Exigences de rétablissement - réputé conforme pour tous les motifs d'abandon 2017-11-23
Déclaration du statut de petite entité jugée conforme 2017-11-15
Inactive : Correspondance - Formalités 2017-11-15
Inactive : CIB attribuée 2017-11-06
Inactive : CIB en 1re position 2017-11-06
Inactive : CIB attribuée 2017-11-06
Inactive : Lettre officielle 2017-11-02
Demande reçue - nationale ordinaire 2017-11-02

Historique d'abandonnement

Date d'abandonnement Raison Date de rétablissement
2020-08-31

Historique des taxes

Type de taxes Anniversaire Échéance Date payée
Taxe pour le dépôt - petite 2017-11-15
Titulaires au dossier

Les titulaires actuels et antérieures au dossier sont affichés en ordre alphabétique.

Titulaires actuels au dossier
JEFFREY BRAWNER
Titulaires antérieures au dossier
S.O.
Les propriétaires antérieurs qui ne figurent pas dans la liste des « Propriétaires au dossier » apparaîtront dans d'autres documents au dossier.
Documents

Pour visionner les fichiers sélectionnés, entrer le code reCAPTCHA :



Pour visualiser une image, cliquer sur un lien dans la colonne description du document. Pour télécharger l'image (les images), cliquer l'une ou plusieurs cases à cocher dans la première colonne et ensuite cliquer sur le bouton "Télécharger sélection en format PDF (archive Zip)" ou le bouton "Télécharger sélection (en un fichier PDF fusionné)".

Liste des documents de brevet publiés et non publiés sur la BDBC .

Si vous avez des difficultés à accéder au contenu, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de services à la clientèle au 1-866-997-1936, ou envoyer un courriel au Centre de service à la clientèle de l'OPIC.


Description du
Document 
Date
(aaaa-mm-jj) 
Nombre de pages   Taille de l'image (Ko) 
Description 2017-10-27 5 135
Dessins 2017-10-27 5 88
Revendications 2017-10-27 3 51
Abrégé 2017-12-05 1 13
Dessin représentatif 2019-04-09 1 6
Page couverture 2019-04-09 2 33
Certificat de dépôt 2017-11-29 1 201
Avis de rappel: Taxes de maintien 2019-08-19 1 120
Avis du commissaire - non-paiement de la taxe de maintien en état pour une demande de brevet 2019-12-27 1 533
Courtoisie - Lettre d'abandon (taxe de maintien en état) 2020-09-21 1 552
Avis du commissaire - non-paiement de la taxe de maintien en état pour une demande de brevet 2020-12-29 1 536
Courtoisie - Lettre du bureau 2017-11-02 2 64
Correspondance reliée aux formalités 2017-11-15 3 61
Lettre de courtoisie 2017-11-23 2 74
Courtoisie - Lettre du bureau 2017-10-27 4 86
Correspondance reliée aux formalités 2017-12-05 2 32