US3638256A
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Motor-propelled fishing float
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract In a fishing float a horizontally disposed open framework reinforced polygonal-shaped buoyant body is provided with a seatequipped central opening. An upstanding transom, at one end of the body, supports an outboard motor. An upwardly open recess, in the other end portion of the body, receives a battery for providing electrical energy to the motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert L Mcintyre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H16/00; B63H16/02; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/05; B63B35/00; B63B35/14; B63B5/00; B63B5/24; B63B2005/242; B63B2005/245; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; B63B2029/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A fishing float, comprising: a rigid buoyant body having a bow and a stern and having an upper and lower surface disposed in substantial parallelism, said body having a central opening defined by substantially vertical walls for loosely surrounding an occupant; a rigid frame embedded within the material forming said body, said frame having leg portions terminating upwardly in the plane of said upper surface and forming a transom support; seat means supported by said body below the plane of its upper surface; and, upstanding transom means comprising a rigid panel, and, a pair of rods secured in parallel spaced relation to one face of said rigid panel, said rods each having a depending end portion telescopically received by said frame legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A fishing float, comprising: a rigid buoyant body having a bow and a stern and having an upper and lower surface disposed in substantial parallelism, said body having a central opening defined by substantially vertical walls for loosely surrounding an occupant; a rigid frame embedded within the material forming said body, said frame having leg portions terminating upwardly in the plane of said upper surface and forming a transom support; seat means supported by said body below the plane of its upper surface; and, upstanding transom means comprising a rigid panel, and, a pair of rods secured in parallel spaced relation to one face of said rigid panel, said rods each having a depending end portion telescopically received by said frame legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Structure as specified in claim 1 and further including: crossmembers forming a part of said frame, said crossmembers extending in crossed relation across the opening of said body in the plane of said lower surface and forming a support for said seat means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
Structure as specified in claim 2 in which said seat means includes: a seat panel overlying the juncture of said crossmembers; and, a seat back connected with said seat panel and projecting beyond the plane of the upper surface of said body adjacent the body wall surface defining the opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Structure as specified in claim 3 and further including: a plurality of lifting loops secured to said frame and projecting above the plane of said upper surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Structure as specified in claim 4 in which said body is provided with at least one upwardly open article receiving recess in its upper surface.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |