US3283738A
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Steering attachment for boat motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-07
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1985-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Nelsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:47
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H25/00; B63H25/06; B63H25/08; B63H25/14; B63H25/18; B63H25/24; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10; B63H20/12; B63H5/00; B63H5/07; B63H5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A STEERING ATTACHMENT FOR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTED ON AN UPRIGHT BOAT TRANSOM, THE MOTOR INCLUDING A MOTOR FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED RELATIVE TO THE TRANSOM FOR MOTION ABOUT AN UPRIGHT AXIS FOR STEERING PURPOSES, COMPRISING: A RIGID SUPPORT FIXED TO THE TRANSOM, ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT PROTUDING OUTWARDLY TO ONE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FRAME; A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENSIBLE MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE MOTOR FRAME ABOUT A PIVOTAL AXIS PARALLEL TO AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM THE UPRIGHT AXIS OF THE MOTOR, SAID EXTENSIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND COAXIAL LONGITUDINAL SECTIONS THREADABLY ENGAGED BY ONE ANOTHER ALONG A LONGITUDINAL AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PIVOTAL AXIS BY WHICH SAID MEMBER IS CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR FRAME, THE SECTIONS BEING THREADABLY ENGAGED IN SUCH FASHION AS TO VARY THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS RESPONSIVE TO ROTATION OF ONE SECTION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER; A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT THE OUTER END THEREOF INCLUDING A FIRST ELEMENT ROTATABLY CARRY-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A STEERING ATTACHMENT FOR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTED ON AN UPRIGHT BOAT TRANSOM, THE MOTOR INCLUDING A MOTOR FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED RELATIVE TO THE TRANSOM FOR MOTION ABOUT AN UPRIGHT AXIS FOR STEERING PURPOSES, COMPRISING: A RIGID SUPPORT FIXED TO THE TRANSOM, ONE END OF SAID SUPPORT PROTUDING OUTWARDLY TO ONE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FRAME; A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENSIBLE MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE MOTOR FRAME ABOUT A PIVOTAL AXIS PARALLEL TO AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM THE UPRIGHT AXIS OF THE MOTOR, SAID EXTENSIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND COAXIAL LONGITUDINAL SECTIONS THREADABLY ENGAGED BY ONE ANOTHER ALONG A LONGITUDINAL AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PIVOTAL AXIS BY WHICH SAID MEMBER IS CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR FRAME, THE SECTIONS BEING THREADABLY ENGAGED IN SUCH FASHION AS TO VARY THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS RESPONSIVE TO ROTATION OF ONE SECTION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER; A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT ADJACENT THE OUTER END THEREOF INCLUDING A FIRST ELEMENT ROTATABLY CARRY-
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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |