Patents by Inventor Atsushi Kumita

Atsushi Kumita has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tilt locking mechanism for outboard motor
    Patent number: 5755603
    Abstract: A tilting assembly for an outboard motor drive unit includes a clamp bracket having a holder portion. A swivel bracket is pivotally mounted to the clamp bracket for tilting movement between a desired tilted-down and tilted-up position. A holder arm is provided for supporting the swivel bracket and drive unit in the desired tilted-up position in the holder portion. The holder arm is pivotally mounted to the swivel bracket and selectively engageable with the holder portion for setting the desired tilted-up position. A tilt lock lever connects the swivel bracket to the clamp bracket. The tilt lock lever includes a support block for providing additional support for the swivel bracket in holding the outboard drive unit in the desired tilted-up position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Sanshin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Atsushi Kumita