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Coxswain support

a coxswain and support technology, applied in the field of boating, can solve the problems of affecting the balance of the boat, affecting the steering duties of the boat, and rarely having any pre-installed support mechanisms, so as to improve the general function of the coxswain and not affect the general function of the boat. the effect of comfort and stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-19
FAGAN ADAM
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[0009]The objective of this invention is to provide more support for a coxswain or similarly situated person in a boat with improved comfort and stability, yet not impair the general functions of the coxswain, or impact the structure of the boat.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, there are rarely any preinstalled support mechanisms to prevent the coxswain from sliding or slipping forward in the boat.
Currently a coxswain can prevent himself from sliding forward by holding on to the rail of the boat but this may negatively impact his duties in steering the boat and can also affect the balance of the boat.
Some boats have handles or foot holds already installed in the bow of the boat for support, but they are fixed structures that cannot be adjusted to fit individual specifications.
Others have back support systems to keep a coxswain off the bottom of the boat but these devices do little in preventing the coxswain from sliding forward.

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[0013]FIG. 1 depicts the preferred embodiment wherein the disclosed invention comprises a pair of adjustable or ratcheted pulleys 10 with hooks 12 for securing to a cross brace 14 or similar boat structure in a sweep boat 30. The hooks 12 may be attached to any structure on the boat and can be easily removed and reattached to another boat.

[0014]The preferred embodiment further comprises a pair of retaining lines 8, having a first end 20 affixed to the support strap 16 and a second end 18 that once threaded through the ratcheting pulley 10, is free to permit grasping and adjusting the length of the retaining lines 8 between the cross brace 14 and the support strap 16.

[0015]FIG. 2 depicts the side view of the preferred embodiment in use. The coxswain 40 is able to recline and use the retaining straps 8 and adjustable pulleys 10 to place the support strap 16 for receiving and supporting the coxswain's feet. This permits the coxswain 40 to maintain his position and prevents slipping or ...

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An apparatus providing a means for supporting a coxswain in a boat comprised of pair of adjustable or ratcheted pulleys with hooks for securing to a cross brace or similar structure in a boat together with a pair of retaining lines with a support strap medially placed between the retaining lines. Each of the retaining lines is threaded through a ratcheting pulley which is hooked to a cross brace or similar structure and can be adjusted to support the feet of the coxswain in both his upright and reclined position.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application contains disclosure from and claims the benefit under Title 35, United States Code, § 119(e) of the following U.S. Provisional Application: U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 862,331 Filed Oct. 20, 2006 entitled COXSWAIN SUPPORT.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]This invention relates to boating, specifically to a device and method of supporting a coxswain in a racing shell.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]A rowing team often employs a coxswain who is a non-rowing member of the crew who either sits in the stern or lies in the bow of the boat. The coxswain has the demanding job of commanding the crew and steering the boat. In a standard racing shell such as a sweep type boat wherein the coxswain is located in the bow of the boat, it is common to find a cross brace that is utilized as a headrest or backrest for the coxswain. During a race, the coxswain maintains a reclined position to minimize drag wi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B35/71
CPCB63B29/00B63B2035/715B63B35/71B63B34/26B63B34/30
Inventor FAGAN, ADAM
Owner FAGAN ADAM
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