US3371641A
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Foot operable steering apparatus for boats and motors
Assignee: EDWIN R FREDRICK
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Filing: 1966-05-11
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willis F Rohman
- 👤 Edwin R Fredrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:10
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
85 words
A FOOT OPERABLE STEERING ATTACHMENT FOR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR COMPRISING: A BRACKET DETACHABLY SECURABLE TO A GUIDING COMPONENT OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR; A NORMALLY HORIZONTAL EXTENSIBLE ARM DETACHABLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID BRACKET; A NORMALLY DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING EXTENSIBLE ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END THEREOF ADJACENT A SECOND END OF SAID HORIZONTAL ARM; AND A STIRRUP DETACHABLY MOUNTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING ARM WHEREIN MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION OF SAID STIRRUP IMPARTS ARCUATE MOVEMENT TO SAID GUIDING COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A FOOT OPERABLE STEERING ATTACHMENT FOR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR COMPRISING: A BRACKET DETACHABLY SECURABLE TO A GUIDING COMPONENT OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR; A NORMALLY HORIZONTAL EXTENSIBLE ARM DETACHABLY SECURED AT ONE END TO SAID BRACKET; A NORMALLY DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING EXTENSIBLE ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END THEREOF ADJACENT A SECOND END OF SAID HORIZONTAL ARM; AND A STIRRUP DETACHABLY MOUNTED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING ARM WHEREIN MOVEMENT IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION OF SAID STIRRUP IMPARTS ARCUATE MOVEMENT TO SAID GUIDING COMPONENT.
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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |