US3907239A
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Bracket for holding transducer
Assignee: C G Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1974-01-21
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-01-21
Abstract
Abstract In a bracket for holding a transducer of the type useful for emitting sonar waves for detecting underwater terrain or fish, the bracket includes a first expansion clamp, and a fastening member generally disposed oppositely from said first expansion clamp, and a spacer designed for rigidly holding these two components a fixed distance from each other. The first expansion clamp may be secured to a support, such as the shaft of a trolling motor, while the fastening member is designed for holding the transducer. The fastening member may comprise either a second expansion clamp, having approximately three pairs of vertically aligned expansion grips, or it may include an angulated plate member, the upright portion of which is secured to the spacers, while a permanent form of transducer may be mounted through an aperture provided in the bottom portion of the plate member.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold P Ehrlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/20; F16B2/22; F16B2/24; F16B2/241; F16B2/245; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft for a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting underwater objects such as terrain and location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and designed for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising a second expansion clamp, said second expansion clamp including a base member, a series of pairs of arcuately shaped expansion grips integrally extending from said base member, at least one spacer means arranged fixed intermediate each expansion grip of the first expansion clamp and the base member of the second clamp and providing clearance for a secured transducer away from its support, each spacer comprising a length of sleeve, a fastener arranged through each sleeve for holding to its ends the grips of the first expansion clamp and the base member of the second clamp, and each said fastener being seated within the base member to provide clearance for support of a transducer by its series of expansion grips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft for a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting underwater objects such as terrain and location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and designed for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising a second expansion clamp, said second expansion clamp including a base member, a series of pairs of arcuately shaped expansion grips integrally extending from said base member, at least one spacer means arranged fixed intermediate each expansion grip of the first expansion clamp and the base member of the second clamp and providing clearance for a secured transducer away from its support, each spacer comprising a length of sleeve, a fastener arranged through each sleeve for holding to its ends the grips of the first expansion clamp and the base member of the second clamp, and each said fastener being seated within the base member to provide clearance for support of a transducer by its series of expansion grips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 and wherein said bracket is rubber coated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The inventIon of claim 1 wherein said bracket is polymer coated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 and wherein said second expansion clamp includes three pairs of vertically aligned expansion grips integrally formed with the base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
206 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft of a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting underwater objects such as terrain and location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and designed for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising an angular shaped member, said angular shaped member having an upright portion, there being an aperture formed through the other portion of said angular shaped member and disposed for fixedly mounting to transducer therethrough, at least one spacer means arranged fixed intermediate each expansion grip of the first expansion clamp and the upright portion of said angular shaped member for providing clearance for a secured transducer away from its support, each spacer comprising a length of sleeve, and a fastener arranged through each sleeve for holding to its ends the grips of the first expansion clamp and the upright portion of the angular shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
206 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft of a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting underwater objects such as terrain and location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and designed for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising an angular shaped member, said angular shaped member having an upright portion, there being an aperture formed through the other portion of said angular shaped member and disposed for fixedly mounting to transducer therethrough, at least one spacer means arranged fixed intermediate each expansion grip of the first expansion clamp and the upright portion of said angular shaped member for providing clearance for a secured transducer away from its support, each spacer comprising a length of sleeve, and a fastener arranged through each sleeve for holding to its ends the grips of the first expansion clamp and the upright portion of the angular shaped member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 5 and wherein said first expansion clamp includes a series of pairs of vertically aligned expansion grips, and said spacer means arranged for holding said grips a fixed distance from the angular shaped member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein said spacer comprises a length of sleeve for each pair of expansion grips, and a fastener arranged through each sleeve for fixing each pair of expansion grips and the angular shaped member a fixed distance from each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 7 and wherein said bracket is rubber coated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 7 and wherein said bracket is polymer coated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft of a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting under water objects such as terrain and the location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and desigend for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising a second expansion clamp, said second expansion clamp including a base member, a series of pairs of arcuately shaped expansion grips integrally extending from said base member, a spacer means for each said pair of grips of the first expansion clamp for holding the same a fixed distance from the second expansion clamp, and a fastener holding said base member to a contiguous spacer means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a bracket for holding a transducer to the shaft of a trolling motor or other support and which is useful for detecting under water objects such as terrain and the location of fish, said bracket including at least one clamp means for securing said bracket to a support, said clamp means comprising a first expansion clamp for removably securing said bracket to a support, said expansion clamp including at least two pairs of integral expansion grips vertically aligned, at least one fastening member extending substantially oppositely away from said first expansion clamp and desigend for securing a transducer, said fastening member comprising a second expansion clamp, said second expansion clamp including a base member, a series of pairs of arcuately shaped expansion grips integrally extending from said base member, a spacer means for each said pair of grips of the first expansion clamp for holding the same a fixed distance from the second expansion clamp, and a fastener holding said base member to a contiguous spacer means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |