US3659546A
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Motor boat propelled pontoon boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to pontoon boats which normally carries a dingy for transporting the passengers to and from the pontoon boat. The stern end of the pontoon boat is provided with a novel structure for incapsulating a motor boat which provides the motive means to propel the pontoon boat. This invention combines the motor boat and pontoon boat to form an integral structure for purposes of propulsion of both crafts. Both crafts are separable when it is desired to use the motor boat as a tender craft.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis F Miklos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/34; B63B35/66; B63B35/70; B63C; B63C1/00; B63C1/02; B63C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A pontoon boat comprising: spaced apart parallel hulls and a deck spanning said hulls above the water line; said deck having a longitudinal opening between said hulls for longitudinally receiving therein a single hull pivotally movable outboard motor boat; sleeve members rotatably supported from said deck; a belt means between said sleeve members laterally spanning said opening girting below said single hull outboard motor boat; drive means on said deck for rotating said sleeve members to convolutely wrap thereover said belt means to vertically move said single hull boat; hitch means on said deck for releasably connecting said single hull boat; steering means on said deck; link means supported from said deck connecting said steering means for actuation thereby; and said link means connected to said pivotally movable Outboard motor of said single hull boat for controlling said pivotal movement by said steering means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pontoon boat comprising: spaced apart parallel hulls and a deck spanning said hulls above the water line; said deck having a longitudinal opening between said hulls for longitudinally receiving therein a single hull pivotally movable outboard motor boat; sleeve members rotatably supported from said deck; a belt means between said sleeve members laterally spanning said opening girting below said single hull outboard motor boat; drive means on said deck for rotating said sleeve members to convolutely wrap thereover said belt means to vertically move said single hull boat; hitch means on said deck for releasably connecting said single hull boat; steering means on said deck; link means supported from said deck connecting said steering means for actuation thereby; and said link means connected to said pivotally movable Outboard motor of said single hull boat for controlling said pivotal movement by said steering means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pontoon boat of claim 1 wherein said opening in said deck is further characterized as being in the stern end thereof and equidistant between said hulls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pontoon boat of claim 1 wherein said rotatable support of said sleeve member are further characterized as being connected to longitudinal shafts adjacent the longitudinal sides of said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pontoon boat of claim 2 wherein said rotatable support of said sleeve members are further characterized as being connected to longitudinal shafts adjacent the longitudinal sides of said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The pontoon boat of claim 1 wherein said hitch means are further characterized as comprising; upright guide members connected to said deck adjacent said opening; adjustably positioned bars movable in said guide members; and means at the upright end of said bars to releasably connect to means on said single hull motor boat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pontoon boat of claim 1 wherein said deck is further characterized as having connected adjacent the forward end of said opening therein, a vertically disposed plate for buttingly receiving the bow end of said single hull motor boat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
The combination of: a pontoon boat comprising, spaced apart parallel hulls, a deck spanning said hulls above the water line, said deck having a longitudinal opening between said hulls; a single hull boat having a movable outboard motor, detachably connected to said deck in said opening to maintain said hull above said water line, the propelling member of said motor below said water line, and the bow of said hull against said pontoon boat; and steering means on said deck linked to said outboard motor to move said outboard motor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The combination of: a pontoon boat comprising, spaced apart parallel hulls, a deck spanning said hulls above the water line, said deck having a longitudinal opening between said hulls; a single hull boat having a movable outboard motor, detachably connected to said deck in said opening to maintain said hull above said water line, the propelling member of said motor below said water line, and the bow of said hull against said pontoon boat; and steering means on said deck linked to said outboard motor to move said outboard motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
A pontoon boat comprising; spaced apart parallel hulls, a deck spanning said hulls above the water line, said deck having incapsulating means between said hulls; a single hull outboard motor boat longitudinally positioned in said incapsulating means of said deck; said incapsulating means having belt members for raising said motor boat above said water, said incapsulating means being provided with laterally inflexible upright member for transmitting the thrust of said motor boat to said pontoon boat. fastening means on said incapsulating means for detachably connecting said motor boat to said pontoon boat; and steering means on said deck connecting the steering means on said motor boat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A pontoon boat comprising; spaced apart parallel hulls, a deck spanning said hulls above the water line, said deck having incapsulating means between said hulls; a single hull outboard motor boat longitudinally positioned in said incapsulating means of said deck; said incapsulating means having belt members for raising said motor boat above said water, said incapsulating means being provided with laterally inflexible upright member for transmitting the thrust of said motor boat to said pontoon boat. fastening means on said incapsulating means for detachably connecting said motor boat to said pontoon boat; and steering means on said deck connecting the steering means on said motor boat.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |