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US3229838A
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Outboard motor carrier for trunk lid of an automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-10
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1985-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 19:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
AN OUTBOARD MOTOR CARRIER FOR THE TRUNK LID OF AN AUTOMOBILE, SAID CARRIER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A FRAME COMPRISING TWO LATERALLY SPACED, LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, TRACK DEFINING CHANNEL MEMBERS RIGIDLY CONNECTED ONE TO ANOTHER BY CROSS BRACES, (B) SAID FRAME HAVING SUCTION CUP MEANS TO ENGAGE THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID TRUNK LID, (C) SAID FRAME ALSO HAVING STRAP AND HOOK MEANS TO ENGAGE EDGE PORTIONS OF SAID TRUNK LID, (D) SUPPORT ROD MEANS CONNECTED BY THE UPPER END THEREOF TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING LOWER CLAMP MEANS TO ENGAGE A REAR BUMPER OF SAID AUTOMOBILE, (E) A CARRIAGE HAVING A FRONT OUTBOARD MOTOR SUPPORT TO ENGAGE CLAMPS ON SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, AND A REAR SUPPORT SADDLE MEMBER TO ENGAGE A SHAFT PORTION OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, (F) SAID CARRIAGE HAVING FRONT WHEEL MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS OF SAID FRAME, AND (G) SAID CARRIAGE HAVING AT THE REAR END THEREOF GROUND WHEEL MEANS BY WHICH SAID CARRIAGE CAN BE ROLLED TO AND FROM SAID AUTOMOBILE AND BY WHICH SAID CARRIAGE CAN BE SUPPORTED FROM THE GROUND AS SAID FRONT WHEEL MEANS IS ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED FROM SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
AN OUTBOARD MOTOR CARRIER FOR THE TRUNK LID OF AN AUTOMOBILE, SAID CARRIER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A FRAME COMPRISING TWO LATERALLY SPACED, LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING, TRACK DEFINING CHANNEL MEMBERS RIGIDLY CONNECTED ONE TO ANOTHER BY CROSS BRACES, (B) SAID FRAME HAVING SUCTION CUP MEANS TO ENGAGE THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID TRUNK LID, (C) SAID FRAME ALSO HAVING STRAP AND HOOK MEANS TO ENGAGE EDGE PORTIONS OF SAID TRUNK LID, (D) SUPPORT ROD MEANS CONNECTED BY THE UPPER END THEREOF TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING LOWER CLAMP MEANS TO ENGAGE A REAR BUMPER OF SAID AUTOMOBILE, (E) A CARRIAGE HAVING A FRONT OUTBOARD MOTOR SUPPORT TO ENGAGE CLAMPS ON SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, AND A REAR SUPPORT SADDLE MEMBER TO ENGAGE A SHAFT PORTION OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, (F) SAID CARRIAGE HAVING FRONT WHEEL MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS OF SAID FRAME, AND (G) SAID CARRIAGE HAVING AT THE REAR END THEREOF GROUND WHEEL MEANS BY WHICH SAID CARRIAGE CAN BE ROLLED TO AND FROM SAID AUTOMOBILE AND BY WHICH SAID CARRIAGE CAN BE SUPPORTED FROM THE GROUND AS SAID FRONT WHEEL MEANS IS ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED FROM SAID CHANNEL MEMBERS.
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |