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US4136806A
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Outboard motor carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-08
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A vertically extending support post is affixed to a support member extending from the chassis of an automotive vehicle beyond the rear of the body. A flattened elongated ring is affixed to a square U-shaped bracket which is affixed to the support post in an area intermediate its top and bottom. The ring extends horizontally. A board-like motor support member is affixed to the bracket. The motor support member supports an outboard motor mounted thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam Wisz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An outboard motor carrier for an automotive vehicle having a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis and having a top and a rear, said outboard motor carrier comprising a support member affixed to the chassis of an automotive vehicle and extending substantially horizontally beyond the rear of the body; a support post mounted on the support member beyond the rear of the body of the vehicle and extending substantially vertically beyond the top of the vehicle for supporting a boat resting on said top; a substantially square U-shaped bracket having first and second spaced parallel arms; fastening means affixing the first arm of the bracket to the support post in substantial juxtaposition therewith at an area intermediate the support member and the top, the second arm of said bracket extending rearward of said support post; a flattened elongated ring affixed to the free ends of the first and second arms of said bracket and extending substantially horizontally; and a board-like motor support member affixed to the second arm of said bracket and extending substantially vertically from said ring for supporting an outboard motor mounted thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An outboard motor carrier for an automotive vehicle having a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis and having a top and a rear, said outboard motor carrier comprising a support member affixed to the chassis of an automotive vehicle and extending substantially horizontally beyond the rear of the body; a support post mounted on the support member beyond the rear of the body of the vehicle and extending substantially vertically beyond the top of the vehicle for supporting a boat resting on said top; a substantially square U-shaped bracket having first and second spaced parallel arms; fastening means affixing the first arm of the bracket to the support post in substantial juxtaposition therewith at an area intermediate the support member and the top, the second arm of said bracket extending rearward of said support post; a flattened elongated ring affixed to the free ends of the first and second arms of said bracket and extending substantially horizontally; and a board-like motor support member affixed to the second arm of said bracket and extending substantially vertically from said ring for supporting an outboard motor mounted thereon.
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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |