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US3406652A
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Outboard motor tilting mechanisms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-07-14
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Granted: 1968-10-22
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Expires: 1978-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Donald Mettetal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:41
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A POWER TILTABLE OUTBOARD ENGINE FOR BOATS, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING BRACKET DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT, A VERTICAL STANDARD PIVOTED AT ITS UPPER END ON SAID BRACKET ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A HOUSING DISPOSED VERTICALLY ADJACENT SAID STANDARD AND OSCILLATABLE ON A VERTICAL AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO CARRYING AN ENGINE ON ITS UPPER END AND A PROPELLER DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE ON ITS LOWER END AND, AND UPPER BRACKET DETACHABLY SECURED TO SAID STANDARD AND HAVING A REARWARDLY EXTENDING ARM RIGID THEREWITH, A LOWER BRACKET FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE BOAT AND DETACHABLY SECURED TO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUPPORTING BRACKET TELESCOPING ELONGATED PUSHPULL MEMBERS, ONE OF WHICH IS PIVOTED AT ONE END TO SAID LOWER BRACKET AND THE OTHER IF WHICH IS PIVOTED AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID ARM ON SAID UPPER BRACKET, AND MANUALLY CONTROLLED POWER OPERABLE MEANS CONNECTED FOR THE EXTENSION AND RETURN OF SAID TELESCOPING MEMBERS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER INCIDENT TO THE TILTING ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ENGINE AND PROPELLER HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A POWER TILTABLE OUTBOARD ENGINE FOR BOATS, COMPRISING A SUPPORTING BRACKET DETACHABLY ATTACHABLE TO THE TRANSOM OF A BOAT, A VERTICAL STANDARD PIVOTED AT ITS UPPER END ON SAID BRACKET ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A HOUSING DISPOSED VERTICALLY ADJACENT SAID STANDARD AND OSCILLATABLE ON A VERTICAL AXIS WITH RESPECT THERETO CARRYING AN ENGINE ON ITS UPPER END AND A PROPELLER DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE ON ITS LOWER END AND, AND UPPER BRACKET DETACHABLY SECURED TO SAID STANDARD AND HAVING A REARWARDLY EXTENDING ARM RIGID THEREWITH, A LOWER BRACKET FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE BOAT AND DETACHABLY SECURED TO AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID SUPPORTING BRACKET TELESCOPING ELONGATED PUSHPULL MEMBERS, ONE OF WHICH IS PIVOTED AT ONE END TO SAID LOWER BRACKET AND THE OTHER IF WHICH IS PIVOTED AT ITS OTHER END TO SAID ARM ON SAID UPPER BRACKET, AND MANUALLY CONTROLLED POWER OPERABLE MEANS CONNECTED FOR THE EXTENSION AND RETURN OF SAID TELESCOPING MEMBERS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER INCIDENT TO THE TILTING ADJUSTMENT OF SAID ENGINE AND PROPELLER HOUSING.
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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) | 1971-10-22 | 1972-04-22 | 1972-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-22 | 1976-04-22 | 1976-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-22 | 1980-04-22 | 1980-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |