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Motor support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-20
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1993-04-20
Abstract
Abstract The motor support comprises a substantially U-shaped yoke, a pedestal which is fastened to the base portion of the yoke, a retaining strap which is detachably engagable in rings in the yoke, and a swivel coupling which is mounted on the end opposite the yoke of the pedestal and which is engagable with a swivel mounted on the rearwardmost terminal end of a typical trailer frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert E. Paterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:48
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/36; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1033; B60P3/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A motor support comprising a substantially U-shaped yoke; a pedestal which is fastened to the base portion of said yoke and retaining strap having means for detachably engaging said strap to said yoke wherein said means for detachably engaging said strap to said yoke includes a ring disposed centrally in each of the upstanding legs of said U-shaped yoke and a pair of hooks fastened to each of the terminal ends of said strap and which are engagable with said rings; and a swivel coupling which is mounted on the terminal end opposite said yoke of said pedestal, and comprises a substantially horizontally disposed plate fastened centrally in the rearwardmost terminal end of a boat trailer and a shaft being engagable with a hole in said plate disposed at a predetermined angle from the lowermost terminal end of said pedestal to project said pedestal at an upward outward predetermined angle with respect to said boat trailer, and having a collar disposed distally from the lowermost terminal end of said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A motor support comprising a substantially U-shaped yoke; a pedestal which is fastened to the base portion of said yoke and retaining strap having means for detachably engaging said strap to said yoke wherein said means for detachably engaging said strap to said yoke includes a ring disposed centrally in each of the upstanding legs of said U-shaped yoke and a pair of hooks fastened to each of the terminal ends of said strap and which are engagable with said rings; and a swivel coupling which is mounted on the terminal end opposite said yoke of said pedestal, and comprises a substantially horizontally disposed plate fastened centrally in the rearwardmost terminal end of a boat trailer and a shaft being engagable with a hole in said plate disposed at a predetermined angle from the lowermost terminal end of said pedestal to project said pedestal at an upward outward predetermined angle with respect to said boat trailer, and having a collar disposed distally from the lowermost terminal end of said shaft.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |