Patent ID: 6637363
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A brace supporting a boat windshield comprising:a first linearly extending brace member having external threads formed on one end thereof; a first mounting flange pivotally mounted on an opposing end of said first brace member about a first pivot axis; a second linearly extending brace member having internal threads formed in one end thereof to correspond to the external threads formed on said first brace member, said second brace member being adapted to receive said first brace member such that said first and second brace members are threadably engaged and linearly adjustable in length in response to rotation of one of said brace members relative to the other brace member; and a second mounting flange pivotally mounted on an opposing end of said second brace member about a second pivot axis, each said mounting flange being positionally adjustable relative to the other said mounting flange in three attitudes, pivotal movement about the corresponding said pivot axis, linear distance between said respective pivot axes, and rotational orientation.