US4364733A
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Trimmer for motorboats
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1980-07-15
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2000-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A trimmer for a motorboat with a drive mechanism mounted to be rotatably movable in a gimbal ring by way of horizontal pins is disclosed. The trimmer comprises a revolving part and a fixed part arranged within a horizontal pin. The fixed part is connected for rotation with the pin and the revolving part is connected for rotation with the gimbal ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig Lohner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:50
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10; G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/12; G01D5/14; G01D5/16; G01D5/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A trimmer for indicating the trimming position of a drive mechanism of a motorboat wherein the drive mechanism is mounted to be rotatably movable in a gimbal ring by way of horizontal pins, said trimmer comprising a revolving part and a fixed part, both said revolving part and said fixed part being arranged within one of said horizontal pins, said fixed part being connected for rotation with the pin and the revolving part being connected for rotation with the gimbal ring, whereby said trimmer is protected from damage and requires no separate structural volume.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A trimmer for indicating the trimming position of a drive mechanism of a motorboat wherein the drive mechanism is mounted to be rotatably movable in a gimbal ring by way of horizontal pins, said trimmer comprising a revolving part and a fixed part, both said revolving part and said fixed part being arranged within one of said horizontal pins, said fixed part being connected for rotation with the pin and the revolving part being connected for rotation with the gimbal ring, whereby said trimmer is protected from damage and requires no separate structural volume.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The trimmer according to claim 1, wherein said revolving part and said fixed part are arranged in a bore of said pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The trimmer according to claim 2, wherein said fixed part rests on a collar formed within the bore of said pin, the revolving part passing through said collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The trimmer according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein a sleeve is provided for receiving the revolving part and for rotation therewith, said sleeve being integral with a plate attached to the gimbal ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The trimmer according to claim 4, wherein said plate is adjustable in its rotational position on said gimbal ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A trimmer according to claim 4, wherein sealing means is arranged on the periphery of said sleeve and in the bore of said pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A trimmer according to claim 1, wherein said fixed part is cast within the pin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A trimmer according to claim 7, including supply lines which extend from said trimmer toward the drive mechanism.
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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |