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US3567164A
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Outboard motor support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-10
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-02-10
Abstract
Abstract An outboard motor support means which is particularly adapted for attachment to a primary outboard motor mounted on a boat transom and which has a fixed support section with a movable support section pivotally mounted thereon having means for supporting an outboard motor, and with the movable support section having a lever means extending forwardly toward the boat for pivotally moving the movable support section, thereby effecting vertical movement of the outboard motor into or out of the water. A latch means is also provided for holding the movable support section and the outboard motor in a selected vertical position. Spring means are also preferably provided which connect the opposite sides of the fixed support section of the outboard motor support means to the opposite end portions of the boat transom to automatically center the outboard motor mounted thereon when the steering mechanism is unattended and maintain the boat traveling along a straight course.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruben V Hakala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H5/00; B63H5/07; B63H5/18; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; B63H20/02; B63H20/06; B63H20/08; B63H20/10; B63H20/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In an outboard motor mounting means wherein two outboard motors are mounted in-line on a motor boat hull, the improvement comprising a fixed support section secured to a first outboard motor and extending axially rearwardly therefrom, a movable support section pivotal about a horizontal axis mounted on said fixed support section and extending axially rearwardly from said fixed support section, a transom for supporting a second outboard motor secure to said movable support section, a lever arm having one end fixedly attached to said movable support section rearwardly of the point where said movable section is pivotally mounted on said fixed support section, said lever arm extending forwardly to a point adjacent said motor boat hull and effecting movements of said transom and said second outboard motor in a vertical plane when said lever arm is moved; whereby said second outboard motor is movable in a vertical plane to effect raising and lowering said second outboard motor into and out of a body of water supporting said boat hull while said first outboard motor remains in said water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In an outboard motor mounting means wherein two outboard motors are mounted in-line on a motor boat hull, the improvement comprising a fixed support section secured to a first outboard motor and extending axially rearwardly therefrom, a movable support section pivotal about a horizontal axis mounted on said fixed support section and extending axially rearwardly from said fixed support section, a transom for supporting a second outboard motor secure to said movable support section, a lever arm having one end fixedly attached to said movable support section rearwardly of the point where said movable section is pivotally mounted on said fixed support section, said lever arm extending forwardly to a point adjacent said motor boat hull and effecting movements of said transom and said second outboard motor in a vertical plane when said lever arm is moved; whereby said second outboard motor is movable in a vertical plane to effect raising and lowering said second outboard motor into and out of a body of water supporting said boat hull while said first outboard motor remains in said water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
An outboard motor mounting means as in claim 1, wherein said mounting means has associated therewith means for adjustably positioning said movable support section relative to said fixed support section comprising a fixed support arm extending rearwardly from said fixed support section with a vertical positioning plate attached to said support arm adjacent said movable support section, said positioning plate having a plurality of vertically spaced support means, and means associated with said movable support section for engaging said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
An outboard motor mounting means as in claim 1, wherein tension means are connected to said fixed support section which are adapted to apply equal tension to opposite sides of said fixed support section rearwardly of said first outboard motor; whereby said outboard motors are maintained in a predetermined position when normal steering mechanism therefor is unattended.
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |