Trolling motor device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LEE BRUCE R
- Publication Date
- 2007-10-04
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
CONTINUING INFORMATION
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 396,592 filed on Apr. 4, 2006 and U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 341,506 filed on Jan. 30, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is directed to a trolling motor device, in particular to a retractable or telescoping trolling motor device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Currently, there exist a number of electrical powered trolling motors for use with smaller boats, in particular fishing or bass boats. Typically, the trolling motor is mounted on top of the deck at or adjacent the bow or stern of the fishing or bass boat.
[0004] The conventional trolling motor includes a mounting unit having a mounting plate, which is fastened to the deck of the boat. The drive unit is pivotably connected to the mounting unit so that the drive unit can be lifted upwards out of the water and pivoted by a pull cord connected to the mounting unit so that the drive unit then lays do...