Patent ID: 6721992
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A boat hinge cover, for use in connection with a boat hinge assembly on a boat, the hinge having a pivotal axis and at least one leaf, the leaf extending between a proximal end adjacent the pivotal axis and a distal end, the leaf extending between opposite right and left edges, the hinge assembly including the hinge and at least one fastener penetrating the leaf, the fastener having a head, the hinge cover comprising:(a) a plate extending between opposite first and second ends, the plate extending between opposite right and left edges, the plate having opposite upper and lower surfaces, the plate covering the leaf and the fastener head, the plate first end juxtaposed with the leaf proximal end, the plate second end juxtaposed with the leaf distal end, the plate right and left edges juxtaposed with the leaf right and left edges respectively; (b) a skirt extending along the plate right and left edges and the plate second end, the skirt projecting outward from the plate lower surface, so as to cover the leaf right and left edges and the leaf distal end, and to allow water to drain from between the leaf and the plate; and (c) an adhesive on the plate lower surface for attaching the plate to the leaf, the hinge cover being water-shedding so as to allow water to drain from between the leaf and the plate.