Nicholas Pignatelli

US Patent:

56601360, Aug 26, 1997

Filed:

Nov 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/562171

Inventors:

Robert Pignatelli - Clifton Park NY
Audrey Cohn - Clifton Park NY
Nicholas Pignatelli - Albany NY
Joyce M. Pignatelli - Albany NY

International Classification:

B63B 1700

US Classification:

114361

Abstract:

A collapsible cover for the drive unit of an outboard or sterndrive boat is provided. The cover is releasably secured to the drive unit by an adjustable sleeve that fits around an upper part of the unit. Each of the cover's sides includes an impact absorbing pad that functions to protect swimmers or other people in the area of the drive unit from coming into direct contact with the unit. The pads also protect the drive unit from being damaged by tools or other objects accidentally impacting on the unit.