US3080581A
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Light fixture for towed outboard motor boats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-22
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1981-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Smihal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN COMBINATION, A SELF PROPELLED TOWING VEHICLE, A WHEELED TRAILER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID VEHICLE TO BE TOWED, AN OUTBOARD MOTOR BOAT SUPPORTED ON SAID TRAILER AND AN OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTED ON THE STERN OF SAID BOAT, A DETACHABLE STRAP MEMBER ENCIRCLING THE SHAFT OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, SAID STRAP HAVING AN OPEN, FORWARDLY FACING PORTION TERMINATING IN TWO FREE ENDS; A WIRE CLASP PERMANENTLY SECURED TO ONE OF THE FREE ENDS OF SAID STRAP AND DETACHABLY SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID FREE ENDS TO DETACHABLY CLOSE THE OPENING BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS; A BOLT PASSING THROUGH SAID STRAP MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS; A BRACKET ATTACHED BY SAID BOLT TO THE REARWARDLY FACING PORTION OF SAID STRAP; SAID BRACKET COMPRISING A PAIR OF ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END SECURED BY SAID BOLT AND AN OPPOSITE END; A REARWARDLY FACING LIGHT ATTACHED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF EACH OF SAID BRACKET ARMS AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID LIGHTS TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN COMBINATION, A SELF PROPELLED TOWING VEHICLE, A WHEELED TRAILER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID VEHICLE TO BE TOWED, AN OUTBOARD MOTOR BOAT SUPPORTED ON SAID TRAILER AND AN OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTED ON THE STERN OF SAID BOAT, A DETACHABLE STRAP MEMBER ENCIRCLING THE SHAFT OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, SAID STRAP HAVING AN OPEN, FORWARDLY FACING PORTION TERMINATING IN TWO FREE ENDS; A WIRE CLASP PERMANENTLY SECURED TO ONE OF THE FREE ENDS OF SAID STRAP AND DETACHABLY SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID FREE ENDS TO DETACHABLY CLOSE THE OPENING BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS; A BOLT PASSING THROUGH SAID STRAP MIDWAY BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS; A BRACKET ATTACHED BY SAID BOLT TO THE REARWARDLY FACING PORTION OF SAID STRAP; SAID BRACKET COMPRISING A PAIR OF ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END SECURED BY SAID BOLT AND AN OPPOSITE END; A REARWARDLY FACING LIGHT ATTACHED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF EACH OF SAID BRACKET ARMS AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID LIGHTS TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |