US3848441A
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Outboard motor anti-theft device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-23
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-10-23
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to an anti-theft device which is engageable over the actuators for the threaded clamping members of an outboard motor mount to prevent the rotation of the clamping members to a motor releasing position. The device includes a tubular member having receivable therein the actuators and having that end thereof to which the actuators slide releaseably closed by a lock and bolt arrangement wherein the hasp of the lock is fully protected within the tubular member.
Inventors
- 👤 A Quinley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:47
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/02; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/007; E05B73/0076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/487; Y10T70/493; Y10T70/496; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A latch assembly for a clamping mechanism of an outboard motor and the like of the type which includes a pair of threaded clamping members each having an actuator pivoted thereto and movable into opposed aligned relation, said latch assembly comprising an elongated tubular member of an internal cross section for receiving the aligned actuators, said tubular member having an axial slot therein extending from one end thereof to a point adjacent to but spaced from the other end thereof, said slot being of a width to receive therein the threaded clamping members, and releaseable lock means transversing said one end of said tubular member and preventing removal thereof from the clamping members and the actuators, said lock means including a conventional lock of the type including a hasp, and said hasp being fully telescoped within said tubular member in a protected position when said lock is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A latch assembly for a clamping mechanism of an outboard motor and the like of the type which includes a pair of threaded clamping members each having an actuator pivoted thereto and movable into opposed aligned relation, said latch assembly comprising an elongated tubular member of an internal cross section for receiving the aligned actuators, said tubular member having an axial slot therein extending from one end thereof to a point adjacent to but spaced from the other end thereof, said slot being of a width to receive therein the threaded clamping members, and releaseable lock means transversing said one end of said tubular member and preventing removal thereof from the clamping members and the actuators, said lock means including a conventional lock of the type including a hasp, and said hasp being fully telescoped within said tubular member in a protected position when said lock is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The latch assembly of claim 1 wherein said lock means includes transversely aligned openings in said tubular member adjacent said one end, a removable bolt member extending transversely of said tubular member and having end portions seated in said openings, and means on said bolt member for interlocking engagement with said lock hasp and preventing removal of said bolt member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The latch assembly of claim 2 wherein said means on said bolt member is in the form of an intermediate recessed portion receivable within said lock hasp in the closed condition of said lock with adjacent portions of said bolt being of a greater cross-section than the opening of said lock hasp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The latch assembly of claim 3 wherein one end portion of said bolt is of a cross section passable through said lock hasp in the open condition of said lock hasp to facilitate withdrawal of said bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The latch assembly of claim 2 wherein said lock means includes a plug positioned within said tubular member between said bolt member and an adjacent one of said actuators, said plug having a section corresponding to the interior of said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The latch assembly of claim 1 wherein said lock includes a body, and a portion of said lock body is telescoped within said tubular member in a locked condition of said lock 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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |