DOGGYDOCKS marine ramp portable dock for dogs

Abstract

Doggydock Ramp having a 2 piece frame with a pivot point between the 2 pieces and with water resistant laminate or other means of waterproofing Covered with a non-slip surface consisting of marine grade carpet on the surface that the dog walks on. The underside that is submerged in water has stainless steel snaps that allow a snap bag attachment for floatation. The snaps are positioned in several locations allowing for adjustment of the floatation bag to accommodate different weight dogs. With flexible material mounted on the frame. The Doggydock Ramp is intended to be inclined against the edge of a boat dock, boat plat form or pool deck and affixed to the dock at the top piece that has a cut out that allows the piece to slip over the docks cleat. The part of the ramp or doggydock that is inclined into the water is attached to the top piece that is secured by the boat cleat with a heavy-duty 3″ stainless steel hinge.

1 . A Doggydock Ramp for assisting animals in climbing in and out of the water to a higher surface by means of an adjustable ramp, comprising: 
 1. A ramp as in claim  4  wherein said floatation bag is an integral part of the Doggydock Ramp when secured on the back of the board.    2. A ramp as in claim  3  wherein said floatation bag is an integral part of the doggydock ramp when secured on the back of the board can be used on a boat dock or boat platform or pool deck, or any surface above a water line.    3. A doggydocks ramp for assisting animals in climbing in or out of the water from a higher surface comprising of:    4. An inclined member having a length defining a longitudinal direction and a width defining a lateral direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said width being less than said length, said member extending from said first surface to said higher surface, said member comprising a  2  piece panel and adjustable flotation which snaps into place in different potions.    A Doggydock Ramp for assisting animals in climbing in and out of the water to a higher surface by means of an adjustable ramp, comprising:    5. A ramp as in claim  4  wherein said floatation bag is an integral part of the Doggydock Ramp when secured on the back of the board.    6. A ramp as in claim  3  wherein said floatation bag is an integral part of the doggydock ramp when secured on the back of the board can be used on a boat dock or boat platform or pool deck, or any surface above a water line.    7. A doggydocks ramp for assisting animals in climbing in or out of the water from a higher surface comprising of:    8. An inclined member having a length defining a longitudinal direction and a width defining a lateral direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, said width being less than said length, said member extending from said first surface to said higher surface, said member comprising a  2  piece panel and adjustable flotation which snaps into place in different potions.    A doggydock ramp as in claim  8  wherein said one of said surfaces has a higher elevation than the other of said surfaces.    A ramp for assisting animals in movement between water and land having different elevations.