US3752431A
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Apparatus for mounting a transducer to the transom of a boat
Assignee: Navico Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-10
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-09-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to apparatus for elevational control of a sonic transducer from the transom of a vessel. The configuration comprises means for mounting a sonic transducer upon a transom of a vessel in order to gain elevational control of the azimuth of the sonic transducer in relation to the water line and further provides a means for protecting the sonic transducer and apparatus from damage by impact with objects during use.
Inventors
- 👤 W Mcbride
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:46
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for mounting and angularly positioning a transducer to the transom of a boat comprising: a pivot bracket having the transducer supported thereon; a transducer bracket affixed to the lower portion of the boat transom, the pivot bracket being pivotally affixed to the transducer bracket; a pivot arm extending from the pivot bracket; a mounting bracket affixed to the upper portion of the boat transom; a generally vertical threaded adjusting rod rotatably and threadably supported to said mounting bracket; and means coupling the lower end of said adjusting rod to said pivot arm whereby threadably axially positioning said adjusting rod pivots said pivot arm and thereby said transducer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for mounting and angularly positioning a transducer to the transom of a boat comprising: a pivot bracket having the transducer supported thereon; a transducer bracket affixed to the lower portion of the boat transom, the pivot bracket being pivotally affixed to the transducer bracket; a pivot arm extending from the pivot bracket; a mounting bracket affixed to the upper portion of the boat transom; a generally vertical threaded adjusting rod rotatably and threadably supported to said mounting bracket; and means coupling the lower end of said adjusting rod to said pivot arm whereby threadably axially positioning said adjusting rod pivots said pivot arm and thereby said transducer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus for mounting a transducer to the transom of a boat according to claim 2 including: wherein said means coupling the lower end of said adjusting rod to said pivot arm includes shear pin means.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |