Patents by Inventor Scott M. Ehni

Scott M. Ehni 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).

  • Outboard motor mounting means for boats
    Patent number: 4890811
    Abstract: A mounting device (36) has a front bracket (38) mounted with a backing plate (84) on a boat transom (16) and a rear bracket (40) supports an outboard motor (18) thereon. Parallel links (64,70) are pivotally connected between the front and rear brackets (38,40) and a double acting hydraulic cylinder (76) raises and lowers the outboard motor (18). A plate (88,88C) is secured between the lower links (70) and has an inner end (116) mounted above the bottom (120) of the boat and slopes downwardly therefrom for deflecting water downwardly. A platform (92) is provided on the rear bracket (40) to support a swimmer or water skier. One embodiment (FIG. 8) mounts a pair of outboard motors (18A) on the boat transom (16A) for simultaneous raising and lowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Inventor: Scott M. Ehni