Continuously modular flexibly hinged marine fender system

Abstract

A hinged multiple fender assembly (62) for protecting boats from damage in the marine environment. Hinged multiple fender assembly (62) is comprised of one or more hinged modular marine fender units (20). Portable hinged modular marine fender unit (20) has a fender body (22) with a top mount hole (24) and bottom mount hole (26) for temporary and permanent mounting to boats, docks and other marine mounting surfaces. Hinged multiple fender assembly (62) is formed by linking top hinge segment (28) and bottom hinge segment (30) on first hinged modular marine fender unit (20) to middle hinge segment (32) on second hinged modular marine fender unit (20) with hinge attachment bolt (54). Any number of hinged modular marine fender units (20) can be combined to form hinged multiple fender assembly (62). Hinged multiple fender assembly (62) can be shaped around any irregular surface to form a protective assembly.

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