Method and apparatus for absorbing, dampening and/or reducing sounds and vibrations created by the use of an electric trolling motor; which at the same time protects the trolling motor against damage by dampening force and/or sounds from external trauma

Abstract

A covering created to be attached to an electric trolling motor propulsion unit and/or shaft in order to absorb the sounds and vibrations created during the use of the trolling motor. The Invention is created from a material, such as rubber or synthetic rubber or of another material with sound dampening qualities, which dampens and/or absorbs sound, force and/or vibrations. The preferred embodiment of the Invention is a customized rubber or synthetic rubber covering that is applied flush to a portion of a trolling motor propulsion unit and/or shaft thereby reducing the vibrations distributed into the water into which the trolling motor is submerged and thus minimizing aquatic disturbance. Additional purposes of this method and apparatus is to both protect the trolling motor from damage caused by external trauma or blows and to dampen sounds and vibrations created from such external trauma.

1 : A method and/or apparatus for absorbing, dampening and/or reducing the distribution of sounds, force and/or vibrations produced by an electric trolling motor, which also absorbs sound and vibrations from, and also protects the electric trolling motor from potential damage resulting from impact force created should the trolling motor experience contact with a submerged object or experience some other form of trauma; comprised of the application of a customized rubber or synthetic rubber, such as an elastomer, covering or a covering of another material with sound and force dampening qualities, to a portion of an electric trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       2 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a notch, which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus. 
   
   
       3 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       4 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus; and modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       5 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and which allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       6 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and which allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit; and modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus. 
   
   
       7 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and which allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit; and modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       8 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and which allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit; modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus; and modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       9 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof. 
   
   
       10 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; and modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus. 
   
   
       11 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; and modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       12 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; and modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       13 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof, modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus; and modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor. 
   
   
       14 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus; modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor; and modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       15 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; modified to have a notch which allows the keel of a trolling motor to fit flush against the apparatus; and modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       16 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be attached to the electric trolling motor unit by an adhesive, hose clamps, wire-ties or some combination thereof; modified to have groove(s) running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft in order to hold and secure wires necessary for the use of electric equipment used in conjunction with the use of a trolling motor; and modified to have a split or space running the length of the portion of the apparatus which covers the electric trolling motor unit shaft and allows the apparatus to be slipped and/or snapped onto the trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       17 : The method and/or apparatus of  claim 1 , modified to be constructed of layers of rubber, synthetic rubber, such as an elastomer and/or a material with sound dampening qualities. 
   
   
       18 : A method and/or apparatus for absorbing, dampening and/or reducing the distribution of sounds, force and/or vibrations produced by an electric trolling motor; comprised of the application of a customized rubber or synthetic rubber such as an elastomer, covering or a covering of another material with sound dampening qualities, to a portion of an electric trolling motor unit. 
   
   
       19 : A method and/or apparatus which protects an electric trolling motor from potential damage and absorbs, dampens and/or reduces the distribution of sounds and vibrations resulting from impact force created should the trolling motor experience contact with a submerged object or experience some other form of trauma, comprising the application of a customized rubber or synthetic rubber, such as an elastomer, covering or a covering of another material with sound dampening qualities, to a portion of an electric trolling motor unit.