Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for adjusting the elevation of an engine pivotally mounted on the rear portion of a boat to adjust the trim of the boat, said adjusting apparatus comprising: an adjusting bracket of generally U-shaped configuration having a base portion and a pair of arms extending upwardly and outwardly from said base portion, each of said arms increasing in width as it extends upwardly, the upper forward end of each arm being pivotally connected to the rear portion of the boat to enable said adjusting bracket to be pivoted relative to the boat, each of said arms having a rearwardly and laterally outwardly extending wing portion, means connecting said adjusting bracket to the engine, and means connected to the boat and to the rear end of said wing portions (said arms) for selectively pivotally moving said adjusting bracket and the engine connected thereto to vary the elevation of the engine and adjust the trim of the boat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for adjusting the elevation of an engine pivotally mounted on the rear portion of a boat to adjust the trim of the boat, said adjusting apparatus comprising: an adjusting bracket of generally U-shaped configuration having a base portion and a pair of arms extending upwardly and outwardly from said base portion, each of said arms increasing in width as it extends upwardly, the upper forward end of each arm being pivotally connected to the rear portion of the boat to enable said adjusting bracket to be pivoted relative to the boat, each of said arms having a rearwardly and laterally outwardly extending wing portion, means connecting said adjusting bracket to the engine, and means connected to the boat and to the rear end of said wing portions (said arms) for selectively pivotally moving said adjusting bracket and the engine connected thereto to vary the elevation of the engine and adjust the trim of the boat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises a mounting bracket secured to the engine and pivotally mounted on the rear portion of the boat, and means for releasably engaging said adjusting bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said adjusting bracket comprises a substantially transverse rod, and said engaging means comprises a plurality of recesses in said mounting bracket adapted to receive said rod therein and releasable locking means in said recesses for engaging said rod and releasably retaining it in said recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said rod is positioned above said base portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said moving means comprises a power unit connected to the rear end of each of said wing portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein each power unit comprises a hydraulic piston and cylinder unit having a piston rod extending rearwardly from one end of the cylinder and pivotally connected to the rear end of the adjacent wing portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said base portion, said arms and said wing portions are integrally formed of aluminum.