US4022145A
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Controlled one man boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-06
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1995-10-06
Abstract
Abstract This boat consists primarily of an electrically powered motor which is removably secured to a spring-loaded bracket fastened to the transom of the hull. A pulley secured to the motor shaft, carries upon it a pair of ropes, one each being slidably received within tubing fastened to the floor, the tubing being bent to form back rest means and guide means for the rope, the rope extending forwardly to a pivotable T-type bar arrangement which serves as foot pedal means for rotating the motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby G. Tindal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/22; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; B63H25/00; B63H25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A controlled one man boat, comprising in combination, an electrically operated motor secured by a spring loaded bracket to a transom of a hull of said boat, a rope for manipulating said electrically operated motor, said rope leading forwardly from said transom towards a space for an operator, a pair of forwardly-rearwardly extending tubular members providing guide means for said rope, a seat and a back rest for said operator, and a pivotable foot rest providing steering means for said motor, said tubular members being parallel to each other and spaced apart, a forward portion of said tubular members being secured to a floor within said hull, an intermediate portion of said tubular members extending upwardly inclined from said floor to an elevation higher than a top gunwale of said boat, and a rear portion of said tubular members extending horizontally rearwardly from said upwardly inclined portion, a cross member secured to said intermediate portion of said tubular members and being also secured fixedly to an interior sides of said boat, a cross brace secured between said rear portions of said tubular members, said rope extending from a rear ends of said tubular member rear portions and being passed around a pulley fixed on a downward extending shaft which at its lower end carries said motor, said shaft being journalled in a bearing block supported from said transom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A controlled one man boat, comprising in combination, an electrically operated motor secured by a spring loaded bracket to a transom of a hull of said boat, a rope for manipulating said electrically operated motor, said rope leading forwardly from said transom towards a space for an operator, a pair of forwardly-rearwardly extending tubular members providing guide means for said rope, a seat and a back rest for said operator, and a pivotable foot rest providing steering means for said motor, said tubular members being parallel to each other and spaced apart, a forward portion of said tubular members being secured to a floor within said hull, an intermediate portion of said tubular members extending upwardly inclined from said floor to an elevation higher than a top gunwale of said boat, and a rear portion of said tubular members extending horizontally rearwardly from said upwardly inclined portion, a cross member secured to said intermediate portion of said tubular members and being also secured fixedly to an interior sides of said boat, a cross brace secured between said rear portions of said tubular members, said rope extending from a rear ends of said tubular member rear portions and being passed around a pulley fixed on a downward extending shaft which at its lower end carries said motor, said shaft being journalled in a bearing block supported from said transom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rope extends from forward ends of said tubular member forward portions, each forward end of said rope being secured to an opposite side end of said pivotable foot rest for steering said boat, said foot rest being pivotally secured to a bracket fastened to said floor of said hull.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein a switching console is secured in said boat before said seat for said operator, said switching console being positioned for being located between said operator's legs.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |