Patent ID: 7162968

Claim:
A bimini top hook, for use in connection with a boat and a bimini frame, the bimini top hook comprising: an anchor, the anchor having a base extending longitudinally between opposite first and second ends, and extending transversely between opposite inner and outer edges, the base having a bottom surface for mounting on the boat, and an opposite top surface, the anchor having a hook, the hook having a column extending upward from a proximal end integral with the base top surface to a distal end, the column having a slot extending longitudinally through the column, the hook having an arch with a first end integral with the column distal end and a second end terminating facing downward, the arch having a throat facing downward, the anchor having a space between the arch second end and the base top surface, the base having at least one mounting hole extending from the top surface through to the bottom surface; a clevis, the clevis having a central portion, the clevis having two furcations spaced apart and extending from proximal ends at the central portion to distal ends, the furcations having collinear holes extending through each furcation at the distal ends, the clevis having a pilot attached to the central portion opposite the furcations, for mounting the clevis to the bimini frame; a pin inserted into the collinear holes and extending between the furcations, the pin being adapted to pivotally engage the arch throat; a latch, the latch having a body portion extending longitudinally between opposite first and second ends, the latch being adapted to slidingly engage the column slot, the latch being selectively movable from a first position wherein the latch first end is clear of the throat, and the clevis pin is able to freely engage and disengage the bimini top hook, to a second position wherein the latch first end is blocking the throat, and the clevis pin is thereby locked into engagement with the throat; and locking means for selectively locking the latch in the second position, and unlocking the latch so as to move the latch into the first position.