Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A vehicle mounted handling and storing apparatus for an outboard motor comprising: a single telescopic spar support means telescopeable along a path substantially parallel to the longitudinal center line of said vehicle between a stowed position wherein the distal end of the single telescope spar means is within the vehicle and deployed position wherein the distal end of the single telescopic spar means extends from said vehicle; and a motor attachment means positioned on the distal end of said single telescopic spar support means, said motor attachment means comprises a base member attached to said single telescopic spar support means and a support member attached to said base member whereby when stored on said apparatus said outboard motor is positioned parallel to said single telescopic spar support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A vehicle mounted handling and storing apparatus for an outboard motor comprising: a single telescopic spar support means telescopeable along a path substantially parallel to the longitudinal center line of said vehicle between a stowed position wherein the distal end of the single telescope spar means is within the vehicle and deployed position wherein the distal end of the single telescopic spar means extends from said vehicle; and a motor attachment means positioned on the distal end of said single telescopic spar support means, said motor attachment means comprises a base member attached to said single telescopic spar support means and a support member attached to said base member whereby when stored on said apparatus said outboard motor is positioned parallel to said single telescopic spar support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein telescopic said base member is rotatably attached to said single spar support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said support member is pivotally attached to said base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said single telescopic spar support means comprises brackets attached to a fixed structure, first track means carried by said brackets, an elongated spar member, second track means carried by said elongated spar member and truck means translatable along both of said track means whereby said elongated spar member translates relative to said brackets and said first track means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said truck means translates approximately one half the distance of said elongated spar member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claims 1, 2 or 4 wherein a first locking means is provided for locking said single telescopic spar means in a stowed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said base member rotates through 360°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claims 2 or 7 wherein said base member further includes second locking means for locking the rotation of said base member at discrete locations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 further including locking means for locking the rotation of said base member at four equally spaced discrete locations.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 further includes a locking means for locking the pivoted position of said support member in a selected location.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 further including hold-down means for securing said motor to said support means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 further including motor steadying means for laterally steadying said outboard motor when said support means is in said stowed position.