US3158346A
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Reverse lock for outboard motors
Assignee: Mcculloch Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Jagger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:30
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10; B63H20/14; B63H20/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, A POWER UNIT, A BOAT BRACKET, MEANS MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT ON THE BOAT BRACKET FOR FORE AND AFT TILTING MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIXED AXIS BETWEEN AN UPRIGHT AND A FORWARDLY TILTED POSITION, A CATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE BOAT BRACKET, A LATCH PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE POWER UNIT FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A CATCH ENGAGING AND A CATCH RELEASING POSITION, RETENTION MEANS FOR YIELDABLY HOLDING THE LATCH IN EITHER OF SUCH POSITIONS, AND THE LATCH HAVING A GUIDE PORTION EXTENDING WHEN THE LATCH IS IN CATCH RELEASING POSITION TO ENGAGE THE CATCH MEMBER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, A POWER UNIT, A BOAT BRACKET, MEANS MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT ON THE BOAT BRACKET FOR FORE AND AFT TILTING MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIXED AXIS BETWEEN AN UPRIGHT AND A FORWARDLY TILTED POSITION, A CATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE BOAT BRACKET, A LATCH PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE POWER UNIT FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A CATCH ENGAGING AND A CATCH RELEASING POSITION, RETENTION MEANS FOR YIELDABLY HOLDING THE LATCH IN EITHER OF SUCH POSITIONS, AND THE LATCH HAVING A GUIDE PORTION EXTENDING WHEN THE LATCH IS IN CATCH RELEASING POSITION TO ENGAGE THE CATCH MEMBER
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |