Patent ID: 6079349
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A canoe or boat seat incliner apparatus, for use by individuals operating a canoe or boat to shift quickly from the seated position to the kneeling position while, at the same time, being firmly and comfortably supported by the canoe seat, comprising:at least one main structure attachment unit for the positioning of the canoe or boat seat incliner apparatus to the hull section or gunwale of the canoe or boat;said main structure attachment unit comprises a unit constructed of a rigid material;said rigid material having attachment devices inserted into said rigid material through said hull section or gunwale of said canoe or boat for locking said canoe or boat seat incliner apparatus in position on the hull section or gunwale of a canoe or boat;said main structure attachment unit having guide means for controlling the range of motion of said canoe or boat seat;said guide means for controlling the range of motion of said canoe or boat seat comprises an arcuate aperture cut into said main structure attachment unit of said canoe or boat seat incliner apparatus for limiting the range of motion of said canoe or boat seat;said arcuate aperture comprises a slightly curved shape with the upper portion of said arcuate aperture angled toward the forward section of the canoe or boat;at least one seat connection means for holding said canoe or boat seat within said canoe or boat seat incliner apparatus;said seat connection means comprising means for pivotably connecting said canoe or boat seat to said main structure attachment units for allowing movement of said canoe or boat seat within the range of motion permitted by said controlling guide means of said main structure attachment unit; andsaid seat connection means having a projection unit inserted into said guide controlling means of said main structure attachment unit.