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US4094482A
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Deck mount for fishing motor
Assignee: Shakespeare and Company
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Filing: 1976-12-17
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1996-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A mount having a base bracket for mounting the motor tube of a fishing motor on a boat deck for swinging between a vertical operating position and a horizontal stowed position over the deck. A clamping yoke for holding the motor tube is swiveled on the bracket and a manually releasable latch pivoted on the bracket selectively locks the clamping yoke in the operating and stowed positions when the yoke is swung to either position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester C. Weaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:14
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/007; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A deck mount for mounting the motor tube of a fishing motor on a boat deck, comprising a base bracket adapted for attachment to the deck, a yoke for holding the motor tube, means for clamping said motor tube in said yoke, said yoke swiveled on said bracket for swinging said motor tube between vertical operating position and horizontal stowed position, single latch means having two angularly disposed intersecting legs adapted selectively to engage and lock said yoke in operating and stowed positions, said latch means pivoted on said bracket at the intersection of said legs, and spring means bearing against said intersection for biasing said latch means into locking engagement with said yoke in either position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A deck mount for mounting the motor tube of a fishing motor on a boat deck, comprising a base bracket adapted for attachment to the deck, a yoke for holding the motor tube, means for clamping said motor tube in said yoke, said yoke swiveled on said bracket for swinging said motor tube between vertical operating position and horizontal stowed position, single latch means having two angularly disposed intersecting legs adapted selectively to engage and lock said yoke in operating and stowed positions, said latch means pivoted on said bracket at the intersection of said legs, and spring means bearing against said intersection for biasing said latch means into locking engagement with said yoke in either position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A deck mount as defined in claim 1, wherein said yoke has spaced-apart detent notches for selectively lockingly engaging said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A deck mount as defined in claim 2, wherein the yoke has cam surfaces for selectively engaging said legs to compress said spring means and allow the detent notches to engage the legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A deck mount as defined in claim 1, wherein the leg engaging the yoke in either position is manually releasable by pressing either leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A deck mount as defined in claim 4, wherein said base bracket has abutment means for abutting said yoke selectively in operating and stowed positions, and said abutment means limits the releasing movement of said latch legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A deck mount as defined in claim 1, wherein flange means is provided on the bracket for shielding the latch means against accidental disengagement in the operating and stowed positions.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |