US3745797A
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Outboard motor lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-02
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-04-02
Abstract
Abstract Locking devices for outboard motors which are designed to protect the motor from theft or accidental dislodgement through vibration during operation comprise a body member for snugly receiving the head portions of the motor clamps and a closure member enclosing said head portions within the locking device and integral locking means for locking said body and closure members together.
Inventors
- 👤 G Pavek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:05
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/007; E05B73/0076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5858; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A locking device for outboard motors comprising a U-shaped body member having a longitudinal channel therein for snugly receiving the head portions of the clamping members of said motor, said body member having a pair of spaced recesses for receiving the shank portions of said clamping members, one of said spaced recesses being elongate to accommodate variations in spacing of said clamping members, a closure member fitting within said longitudinal channel and over the head portions of said clamping members, said body member having a threaded locking pin transversely centrally positioned thereon and extending into said longitudinal channel, and said closure member having an internally threaded cylinder lock positioned thereon in alignment with and for engagement with said locking pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A locking device for outboard motors comprising a U-shaped body member having a longitudinal channel therein for snugly receiving the head portions of the clamping members of said motor, said body member having a pair of spaced recesses for receiving the shank portions of said clamping members, one of said spaced recesses being elongate to accommodate variations in spacing of said clamping members, a closure member fitting within said longitudinal channel and over the head portions of said clamping members, said body member having a threaded locking pin transversely centrally positioned thereon and extending into said longitudinal channel, and said closure member having an internally threaded cylinder lock positioned thereon in alignment with and for engagement with said locking pin.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |