US3073278A
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Gear shift attachment for outboard motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-31
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1981-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brewster Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:31
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/05; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/14; B63H20/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/20232; Y10T74/20396
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, COMPRISING A LINK MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO AN ARM OF AN ACTUATING HANDLE, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID LINK MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SPRING-PIN FOR CONNECTING THE LINK TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER, THE ACTUATING HANDLE HAVING AN OFFSET PORTION TERMINATING IN AN ACTUATING MEMBER, THE SECTION OF THE HANDLE BETWEEN SAID OFFSET PORTION AND THE ARM BEING JOURNALED IN A HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR RIGIDLY SECURING SAID HOUSING TO AN OUTBOARD MOTOR SAID MEANS COMPRISING A THREADED STUD AND ASSOCIATED WING NUT, AND A PAIR OF SPACED GENERALLY RECTANGULAR-SHAPED PLATES ATTACHED TO THE HOUSING, WHEREBY UPON SELECTIVE OSCILLATION OF THE OFFSET PORTION OF THE ACTUATING HANDLE IN A VERTICAL PLANE, THE RESULTING RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OF THE LINK MEMBER IS UTILIZED FOR MOVING THE MOTOR GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN A DESIRED, SELECTED DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, COMPRISING A LINK MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO AN ARM OF AN ACTUATING HANDLE, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID LINK MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SPRING-PIN FOR CONNECTING THE LINK TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER, THE ACTUATING HANDLE HAVING AN OFFSET PORTION TERMINATING IN AN ACTUATING MEMBER, THE SECTION OF THE HANDLE BETWEEN SAID OFFSET PORTION AND THE ARM BEING JOURNALED IN A HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR RIGIDLY SECURING SAID HOUSING TO AN OUTBOARD MOTOR SAID MEANS COMPRISING A THREADED STUD AND ASSOCIATED WING NUT, AND A PAIR OF SPACED GENERALLY RECTANGULAR-SHAPED PLATES ATTACHED TO THE HOUSING, WHEREBY UPON SELECTIVE OSCILLATION OF THE OFFSET PORTION OF THE ACTUATING HANDLE IN A VERTICAL PLANE, THE RESULTING RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OF THE LINK MEMBER IS UTILIZED FOR MOVING THE MOTOR GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN A DESIRED, SELECTED DIRECTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |