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US3918666A
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Canoe bracket
Assignee: Trane US Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-10
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1995-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for mounting outboard motors on canoes which comprises an adjustable elongated V-shaped frame and resilient cup-shaped members for engaging sides and top deck of a canoe, each of said members being individually adjustable and a horizontal tail support for a motor to mount same in operative position on the longitudinal axis of the canoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathaniel Florian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:21
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An outboard motor mounting for pointed end craft comprising, a tubular main frame roughly triangular in shape said frame including a pair of, elongated generally L-shaped arms, means for adjusting said arms toward and away from each other, a cross member mounted on said arms, a resilient cup-shaped member depending from said cross member, a plurality of resilient cup-shaped members mounted on said elongated arms in opposing locations and having their concave sides opening to the interior of said roughly triangular main frame, a motor support fixed to said L-shaped arms at the apex of said roughly triangular main frame whereby all the cup-shaped members engage a surface of said craft for holding the frame and motor thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An outboard motor mounting for pointed end craft comprising, a tubular main frame roughly triangular in shape said frame including a pair of, elongated generally L-shaped arms, means for adjusting said arms toward and away from each other, a cross member mounted on said arms, a resilient cup-shaped member depending from said cross member, a plurality of resilient cup-shaped members mounted on said elongated arms in opposing locations and having their concave sides opening to the interior of said roughly triangular main frame, a motor support fixed to said L-shaped arms at the apex of said roughly triangular main frame whereby all the cup-shaped members engage a surface of said craft for holding the frame and motor thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the means for adjusting said elongated L-shaped arms toward and away from each other is located opposite the apex of said roughly triangular main frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 1 including means for individually adjusting all of said resilient cup-shaped members with respect to their arms and cross member.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |