US3889500A
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Anti-theft device for outboard motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-05
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for rendering typical transom clamp structure of an outboard motor substantially tamperproof. The device is used in conjunction with a padlock and includes a boxlike member having upper and lower compartments, and a locking member having a hole provided therein for receiving the shackle of the padlock. The upper compartment of the boxlike member is intended to envelope the transom clamp structure of the motor, thus establishing a barrier against access thereto. The lower compartment is intended to envelope the padlock, thus establishing a barrier against tampering access thereto, i.e., the keyway of the padlock is not totally obscured but the common uses of bolt cutters, pry bars, and/or hacksaws to tamper therewith are substantially denied, not only to the padlock but also to the clamp structure. The locking member passes through apertures provided in the upper compartment, i.e., being disposed behind the clamp structure, thus preventing withdrawal of the boxlike member.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Hix
- 👤 Robert S Dyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B41/00; F16B41/005; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/007; E05B73/0076; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5774; Y10T70/5779; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5858; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In combination with an outboard motor having clamp means for removably attaching said motor to a boat, and a padlock for securing said motor to said boat, the improvement which comprises anti-theft means engaging said clamp means and said padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of said motor from said boat, said anti-theft means including boxlike means disposed about said padlock for providing a barrier against access to said padlock by a tamperer, and locking means slidably and removably engaging said boxlike means and said clamp means for shackling said boxlike means to said clamp means, said locking means being provided with a hole for receiving the shackle of said padlock, said boxlike means including a first compartment for enveloping at least a portion of said clamp means thus denying tampering access thereto and including a second compartment for enveloping said padlock thus denying tampering access thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination with an outboard motor having clamp means for removably attaching said motor to a boat, and a padlock for securing said motor to said boat, the improvement which comprises anti-theft means engaging said clamp means and said padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of said motor from said boat, said anti-theft means including boxlike means disposed about said padlock for providing a barrier against access to said padlock by a tamperer, and locking means slidably and removably engaging said boxlike means and said clamp means for shackling said boxlike means to said clamp means, said locking means being provided with a hole for receiving the shackle of said padlock, said boxlike means including a first compartment for enveloping at least a portion of said clamp means thus denying tampering access thereto and including a second compartment for enveloping said padlock thus denying tampering access thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 in which said locking means includes a first platelike portion, said boxlike means being provided with at least one elongated aperture compatibly sized with respect to said first platelike portion, said first platelike portion being slidably received in said elongated aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 in which said locking means includes a second platelike portion disposed perpendicular to said first platelike portion, said second platelike portion restingly engaging said boxlike means upon slidably engaging said locking member with said boxlike means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
228 words
A device intended to be used in conjunction with a padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of an outboard motor from a boat; said device comprising a boxlike member including a pair of end walls, a forward wall joined to said end walls, and exterior and interior spaced apart top panels joined to said end walls and to said forward wall; said end walls and said forward wall respectively having upper portions with saId upper portions thereof and said exterior and interior top panels jointly defining an upper compartment for enveloping certain structure of the motor to establish a barrier against tampering access thereto, said end walls and said forward wall respectively having lower portions with said lower portions thereof and said interior top panel jointly defining a lower compartment for enveloping the padlock and denying tampering access thereto, said exterior and interior top panels being provided with aligned apertures, and a locking member slidably and removably received in said aligned apertures thereby passing through said upper compartment for shackling said boxlike member to said certain structure of the motor contained therein, said locking member including an enlarged head portion which restingly engages said exterior top panel, the lower end of said locking member being provided with a hole disposed subjacent said interior panel for passing the shackle of the padlock therethrough which prevents withdrawal of said locking member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
228 words
A device intended to be used in conjunction with a padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of an outboard motor from a boat; said device comprising a boxlike member including a pair of end walls, a forward wall joined to said end walls, and exterior and interior spaced apart top panels joined to said end walls and to said forward wall; said end walls and said forward wall respectively having upper portions with saId upper portions thereof and said exterior and interior top panels jointly defining an upper compartment for enveloping certain structure of the motor to establish a barrier against tampering access thereto, said end walls and said forward wall respectively having lower portions with said lower portions thereof and said interior top panel jointly defining a lower compartment for enveloping the padlock and denying tampering access thereto, said exterior and interior top panels being provided with aligned apertures, and a locking member slidably and removably received in said aligned apertures thereby passing through said upper compartment for shackling said boxlike member to said certain structure of the motor contained therein, said locking member including an enlarged head portion which restingly engages said exterior top panel, the lower end of said locking member being provided with a hole disposed subjacent said interior panel for passing the shackle of the padlock therethrough which prevents withdrawal of said locking member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination as defined in claim 4 in which said exterior and interior top panels are provided with aligned apertures with said locking member being slidably and removably received therein, said locking member passing through said upper compartment thus shackling said clamp means to said boxlike member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination as defined in claim 5 in which said locking member includes an enlarged head portion which restingly engages said exterior top panel, said hole provided in said locking member being disposed subjacent said interior panel with the shackle of said padlock passing therethrough which prevents withdrawal of said locking member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 2 in which said locking member includes a first platelike portion which is slidably received in said aligned apertures, said aligned apertures being elongated for compatibility therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device of claim 7 in which said enlarged head portion of said locking member constitutes a second platelike portion thereof, said second platelike portion being disposed perpendicular to said first platelike portion and restingly engaging said exterior top panel upon slidably engaging said locking member with said boxlike member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination with an outboard motor having clamp means for removably attaching said motor to a boat, and a padlock for securing said motor to said boat, the improvement which comprises anti-theft means engaging said clamp means and said padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of said motor from said boat, said anti-theft means including boxlike means disposed about said padlock for providing a barrier against access to said padlock by a tamperer, and locking means slidably and removably engaging said boxlike means and said clamp means for shackling said boxlike means to said clamp means, said locking means being provided with a hole for receiving the shackle of said padlock; said boxlike means including a pair of end walls, a forward wall joined to said end walls, and exterior and interior spaced apart top panels joined to said end walls and to said forward wall; said end walls and said forward wall respectively having upper portions with said upper portions thereof and said exterior and interior top panels jointly defining an upper compartment enveloping at least a portion of said clamp means, said end walls and said forward wall respectively having lower portions with said lower portions thereof and said interior top panel jointly defining a lower compartment enveloping said padlock thus denying tampering access thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination with an outboard motor having clamp means for removably attaching said motor to a boat, and a padlock for securing said motor to said boat, the improvement which comprises anti-theft means engaging said clamp means and said padlock for preventing unwarranted removal of said motor from said boat, said anti-theft means including boxlike means disposed about said padlock for providing a barrier against access to said padlock by a tamperer, and locking means slidably and removably engaging said boxlike means and said clamp means for shackling said boxlike means to said clamp means, said locking means being provided with a hole for receiving the shackle of said padlock; said boxlike means including a pair of end walls, a forward wall joined to said end walls, and exterior and interior spaced apart top panels joined to said end walls and to said forward wall; said end walls and said forward wall respectively having upper portions with said upper portions thereof and said exterior and interior top panels jointly defining an upper compartment enveloping at least a portion of said clamp means, said end walls and said forward wall respectively having lower portions with said lower portions thereof and said interior top panel jointly defining a lower compartment enveloping said padlock thus denying tampering access thereto.
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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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |