US3674228A
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Bracket for mounting boat accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-14
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An extensible hinged bracket for mounting a boat accessory such as an auxiliary outboard electric motor on the forward deck, gunwale or transom of a small boat and comprised of a horizontal mounting plate, spaced generally parallel link arms pivotally connected at corresponding ends to the mounting plate for substantially 180* movement thereabove, the remaining ends of said link arms being spaced and pivotally connected to the ends of a movable support on which the accessory is mounted. A cushion is provided at one end of the mounting plate for supporting the accessory when the bracket is retracted.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:23
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
Apparatus for mounting a motor to a boat for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, comprising: mounting means adapted to be secured to the deck of a boat, first and second arm means having first ends pivotally connected to said mounting means at spaced positions for pivotal movement about first and second spaced pivot axes respectively to allow movement of the other ends of said arm means between extended and retracted positions, said first pivot axis to be located inward of said second pivot axis when said mounting means is secured in place, said second arm means having a length less than the length of said first arm means, and support means pivotally coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at spaced pivot positions for pivotal movement about third and fourth spaced pivot axes respectively to support a motor in an operating position in the water when said first and second arm means are in their extended position and to support a motor out of the water when said first and second arm means are in their retracted position said third pivot axis being formed between said support means and the other end of said first arm means, said fourth pivot axis being formed between said support means and the other end of said second arm means, the distance between said first and third pivot axes being greater than the distance between said second and fourth pivot axes and the distance between said third and fourth pivot axes being greater than the distance between said first and second pivot axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
Apparatus for mounting a motor to a boat for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, comprising: mounting means adapted to be secured to the deck of a boat, first and second arm means having first ends pivotally connected to said mounting means at spaced positions for pivotal movement about first and second spaced pivot axes respectively to allow movement of the other ends of said arm means between extended and retracted positions, said first pivot axis to be located inward of said second pivot axis when said mounting means is secured in place, said second arm means having a length less than the length of said first arm means, and support means pivotally coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at spaced pivot positions for pivotal movement about third and fourth spaced pivot axes respectively to support a motor in an operating position in the water when said first and second arm means are in their extended position and to support a motor out of the water when said first and second arm means are in their retracted position said third pivot axis being formed between said support means and the other end of said first arm means, said fourth pivot axis being formed between said support means and the other end of said second arm means, the distance between said first and third pivot axes being greater than the distance between said second and fourth pivot axes and the distance between said third and fourth pivot axes being greater than the distance between said first and second pivot axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: said support means comprises means adapted to receive and hold the tubular housing of an electric troll motor, said support means being pivotally coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at positions sufficient to locate the tubular housing of a motor in a position generally perpendicular to the water when said first and second arm means are in their extended position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein: said first and second arm means are adapted to pivot from their extended position about 180* to their retracted position, said support means being coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at positions sufficient to locate the tubular housing of a motor in a position generally parallel to the deck of a boat when said first and second arm means are in their retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: said mounting means has an end portion extending in a forward direction for supporting said second arm means when said first and second arm means are moved to their extended position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein: said support means comprises means adapted to receive and hold the tubular housing of an electric troll motor, said support means being pivotally coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at positions sufficient to locate the tubular housing of a motor in a position generally perpendicular to the water when said first and second arm means are in their extended position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein: said first and second arm means are adapted to pivot from their extended position about 180* to their retracted position, said support means being coupled to the other ends of said first and second arm means at positions sufficient to locate the tubular housing of a motor in a position generally parallel to the deck of a boat when said first and second arm means are in their retracted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein: said mounting means comprises a plate having extending sides to which said first ends of said first and second arm means are pivotally coupled, said mounting plate being adapted to be secured to a boat deck to locate said extending sides above said mounting plate, said first arm means comprising substantially straight parallel members coupled to said extending sides on the outside thereof for pivotal movement about said first pivot axis, said second arm means comprising a substantially straight member coupled between said extending sides for pivotal movement about said second pivot axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |