US3240452A
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Tilt control device
Assignee: Mcculloch Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-22
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Cheeseboro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:13
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR HAVING A CLAMP BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT AND A MOTOR UNIT, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE MOTOR UNIT ON THE CLAMP BRACKET ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO PROVIDE FOR TILTING OF THE MOTOR UNIT FROM AN UPRIGHT OPERATIVE POSITION, AND A ROTARY HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER HAVING TWO PARTS ARRANGED FOR RELATIVE ROTATION ON SAID AXIS AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED THEREABOUT WITH ONE OF SAID PARTS CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR UNIT AND THE OTHER OF SAID PARTS CONNECTED TO THE BRACKET, AND SAID ABSORBER HAVING HYDRAULIC FLUID REMOVABLY RETAINED BETWEEN SAID PARTS TO RESIST RELATIVE OSCILALTING MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR HAVING A CLAMP BRACKET ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT AND A MOTOR UNIT, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE MOTOR UNIT ON THE CLAMP BRACKET ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS TO PROVIDE FOR TILTING OF THE MOTOR UNIT FROM AN UPRIGHT OPERATIVE POSITION, AND A ROTARY HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER HAVING TWO PARTS ARRANGED FOR RELATIVE ROTATION ON SAID AXIS AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED THEREABOUT WITH ONE OF SAID PARTS CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR UNIT AND THE OTHER OF SAID PARTS CONNECTED TO THE BRACKET, AND SAID ABSORBER HAVING HYDRAULIC FLUID REMOVABLY RETAINED BETWEEN SAID PARTS TO RESIST RELATIVE OSCILALTING MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN ABOUT SAID AXIS.
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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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |