Patent ID: 7850007
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus storing and transporting boat propellers, the propellers of the type having a hub and blades radiating outwardly from the hub, the apparatus comprising: a soft-shell enclosure having a top, sides, and a panel defining the bottom of the enclosure, the enclosure having an opening, wherein the opening of the enclosure comprises closing means, wherein the sides of the enclosure comprise a dual-wall construction comprising an inner wall and outer wall, the space between the inner wall and the outer wall defining a pouch, the pouch having a opening; a rigid bottom member which overlies the panel on the bottom wherein the rigid bottom member comprises an inward facing layer comprising a water-resistant material, a center layer constructed of a shock and impact absorbing material, and an outward facing layer constructed of a water-resistant material, said layers disposed in a sandwich configuration; an internal bladder adapted to encircle the propeller, the internal bladder comprising inflation means; carrying handle means, wherein the carrying handle means comprises a continuous loop strap which is attached to the sides of the enclosure, and which extends above each side of the enclosure in matching loops; a hub cover for disposing against the hub of the propeller; and a plurality of three fastening straps for securing the propeller within the enclosure, the fastening straps having a first end and a second end, the first ends respectively attached to the bottom of the enclosure and the second ends each removeably attached to a three-point buckle member, said buckle member abutting the hub cover and said fastening straps extending between adjacent blades thereby restricting movement of the propeller.