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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2023
Ramp N Clamp Llc, Lexington, KY (US);
Joseph C. Downs, Lexington, KY (US);
Ramp N Clamp LLC, Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
An adapter for mounting to a bow eye of a boat and receiving a latch for securing the boat to a trailer is provided. The adapter includes a receiving member defining an aperture for receiving the latch, first and second mounting plates extend from the receiving member, a first fastener extends through the first mounting plate, the bow eye, and the second mounting plate for securing the adapter to the bow eye. The receiving member may include a base attached to an at least partially straight engaging leg which together at least partially define the aperture. The base and engaging leg may be a substantially U-shaped member such as a U-shaped bolt. A damper may be attached to one or more portions of the receiving member to prevent damage to the boat and/or the bow eye.