Patents by Inventor William L. Rayborn

William L. Rayborn 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).

  • Patent number: 4964820
    Abstract: A system for rotatably mounting foot operated trolling motor controls flushly within boat decks. The system is mounted within a suitable orifice defined in the boat deck, so that the fisherman may conveniently rotate his foot control to a desired angle, while maintaining both feet in a comfortable, level position. A rigid frame fastened within the deck extends downwardly into the mounting orifice for recessed operation. A plurality of radially spaced apart brackets fasten the frame to the deck. A rotatable, substantially cylindrical pan is flush mounted within the frame interior, and coupled to the bracket system with a suitable bearing for subsequent rotation. The pan has a generally circular interior, which receives and mounts the foot control system. The fisherman's trolling motor foot control is disposed and centered within the interior of the rotatable pan, braced by a pair of spacers having a generally segment-shaped cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: William L. Rayborn