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US 7,395,772 B2Granted
Accessory ready assembly
OwnerStephen O. Slatterinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is an accessory ready assembly that mounts to a support structure on a marine vessel. The assembly includes a male spline fitting having an end face that is configured to mount onto the support structure. A female spline connector is removably disposed on the male spline fitting. An accessory is disposed on an end of the female spline connector. A clamp is disposed on the female spline connector. The clamp securely fastens the female spline connector and the accessory to the male spline fitting.
Claims6
An accessory ready assembly for mounting to a support structure on a marine vessel, the assembly comprising:
- a male spline fitting having an end face that is configured to mount onto the support structure;
- a female spline connector removably disposed on said male spline fitting, said female spline connector having a longitudinal slot and a cutout formed therein;
- an accessory disposed on an end of said female spline connector;
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- a clamp disposed on said female spline connector, said clamp securely fastening said female spline connector and said accessory to said male spline fitting, said clamp having a longitudinal gap formed therein defining two sides, each of said sides having a respective bore hole formed therein, said cutout and said bore holes receiving a fastener for fastening said female spline connector to said male spline fitting.
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