Holder for gasoline lantern

Abstract

Abstract A device for displaying a lighted gasoline lantern from a small pleasure boat, usually powered by an outboard engine, having gunwales of hollow construction characterized by a broad top surface and having inner and outer wall surfaces extending downwardly from the top surface. The lantern holder of the invention, which is adjustable for use with lanterns of different sizes, includes a cylindrical receptacle, comparatively short relative to its diameter, which in use is disposed vertically and has the bottom of a lantern received bodily therein, and an elongated metal strip, preferably aluminum, which is bent substantially 180* intermediate its ends and in use has portions thereof in overlying engagement with the top surface and the adjacent inner and outer wall surfaces of a gunwale, in yieldable, frictional engagement therewith, the last mentioned portion extending downwardly a substantial distance below the top surface and having means removably and adjustably connecting it to the receptacle, to support the receptacle on the gunwale at a predetermined distance below the top thereof. An end portion of the strip which in use extends downwardly a substantial distance below the top of the gunwale, in overlying engagement with the inner wall surface thereof, has a series of S-curves, corrugations or undulations formed therein, for yieldable, frictional engagement with the inner wall surface to better secure the holder against displacement relative to the gunwale but without spoiling the upholstery or finish thereof. Detent means, rigidly and removably connected to a middle portion of the strip and adjustable longitudinally relative thereto, is provided for selective engagement with the bail or handle of a lantern having its bottom in place in the receptacle, to prevent accidental displacement thereof.

Inventors

• 👤 B Garrett

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