US3288099A
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Foot steering control for outboard motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-31
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Bittner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:41
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/12; B63H25/00; B63H25/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/20232; Y10T74/20528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN OUTBOARD MOTOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A TWO SECTION MOUNTING CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITH ONE SECTION PIVOTED TO THE OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN UPSTANDING AXIS AND THE OTHER SECTION PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID ONE SECTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT A HORIZONAL AXIS, SAID OTHER SECTION INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED FROM THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT, A FOOT STEERING CONTROL INCLUDING A MOUNTING PORTION SECURED TO A FORWARD PORTION OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, A STEERING ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN UPSTANDING LEG MEANS FREELY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ITS UPPER END PORTION TO SAID MOUNTING PORTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL DISPOSED AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID MOTOR AND TERMINATING AT ITS LOWER END PORTION IN A FOOT ENGAGEABLE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY ONE FOOT OF AN OPERATOR OF SAID BOAT AND TO SWING THROUGH A HORIZONTAL PLANE ABOUT SAID UPSTANDING AXIS AS SAID MOTOR IS ROTATED ABOUT SAID UPSTANDING AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN OUTBOARD MOTOR OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A TWO SECTION MOUNTING CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITH ONE SECTION PIVOTED TO THE OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN UPSTANDING AXIS AND THE OTHER SECTION PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID ONE SECTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT A HORIZONAL AXIS, SAID OTHER SECTION INCLUDING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED FROM THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT, A FOOT STEERING CONTROL INCLUDING A MOUNTING PORTION SECURED TO A FORWARD PORTION OF SAID OUTBOARD MOTOR, A STEERING ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN UPSTANDING LEG MEANS FREELY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ITS UPPER END PORTION TO SAID MOUNTING PORTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL DISPOSED AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID MOTOR AND TERMINATING AT ITS LOWER END PORTION IN A FOOT ENGAGEABLE PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY ONE FOOT OF AN OPERATOR OF SAID BOAT AND TO SWING THROUGH A HORIZONTAL PLANE ABOUT SAID UPSTANDING AXIS AS SAID MOTOR IS ROTATED ABOUT SAID UPSTANDING AXIS.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |