Paul A Carlstedt

US Patent:

48950947, Jan 23, 1990

Filed:

Sep 30, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/252217

Inventors:

Paul A. Carlstedt - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B63B 2104

US Classification:

114218

Abstract:

A return bent clip of substantially rigid but resilient material has a flat back with apertures and a projecting tongue for adjustably securing the suspension cord of a boat fender. The front and back portions of the clip define a first recess sized and shaped to grip rigid tubular railings of a wide range of diameters. The return bent portion of the clip joining the front and back portions forms a separate smaller recess flared in width toward the first recess. The smaller recess is sized to receive smaller diameter lifelines of the type commonly used on sailboats. The clip can be selectively fitted over a large diameter railing or a small diameter lifeline. The snug friction fit of the clip on the railing or lifeline deters longitudinal sliding movement of the clip along the railing or lifeline so that the fender suspended from the clip is reliably positioned.

US Patent:

50404326, Aug 20, 1991

Filed:

Dec 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/458341

Inventors:

Paul A. Carlstedt - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G05G 100

US Classification:

74544

Abstract:

An improved and simpler control handle extension for attaching to the tiller control handle of marine-type outboard motors. The device, while constructed of only two basic structural members, is still adapted to be adjustable in effective operating length. The device can be quickly and easily attached to virtually all sizes of tiller handles without restricting access to the "kill-button" usually located at the outer end of the motor's tiller handle.