John M Nixon
Engineers in Arlington, TX

2003006, Apr 10, 2003

Nov 18, 2002

10/298987

John Nixon - Arlington TX, US

B63B017/00

114/362000

A stair device for use in entering and exiting the water from a water vehicle, swim platform or dock. The stair device having an upper tubular portion having two parallel, horizontal tubes, an upper step portion perpendicular to and extending above the horizontal tubes, and a lower tubular section comprised of a single tube having a substantially straight upper portion, a curved portion and a substantially straight lower portion. A quick disconnect bracket having an inner member and an outer member joined by way of a removable pin and a fixed pin onto which a slotted portion is placed.

6237523, May 29, 2001

Feb 22, 2000

9/511175

Roger P. Day - Kemah TX
John Maurice Nixon - Arlington TX

B63B 1700

114362

A stair device for use in entering and exiting the water from a water vehicle, swim platform or dock. A first embodiment of the stair device is best suited for use on water vehicles and is comprised of an upper tubular section having two parallel tubes each having a straight vertical section, a curved section and a substantially straight horizontal section. A lower tubular section is rotatably mounted to the upper tubular section and is comprised of a single tube having a substantially straight upper portion, a curved portion, and a substantially straight lower portion. A plurality of steps is provided along the lower tubular portion. A second embodiment of the invention is best suited for use on horizontal structures, such as swim platforms and is comprised of an upper tubular portion having two parallel, horizontal tubes and a lower tubular section comprised of a single tube having a substantially straight upper portion, a curved portion, and a substantially straight lower portion.