US3131795A
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Speed and push-button clutch control device
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-22
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1982-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Shimanckas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/21; B63H21/213; F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H2712/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19377; Y10T74/19414; Y10T74/19419; Y10T74/19423; Y10T74/19428; Y10T74/19437; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20238; Y10T74/20244; Y10T74/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ENGINE HAVING A THROTTLE AND ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CLUTCH MEANS, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A FRAME, A LEVER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE FOR ADJUSTMENT THEREOF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS INCIDENT TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER, AND ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE CLUTCH MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS OTHER THAN SAID LEVER FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID SWITCH MEANS, AND INTERLOCKING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER FOR PREVENTING OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEN SAID LEVER IS SET ABOVE A PREDETERMINED ENGINE SETTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ENGINE HAVING A THROTTLE AND ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CLUTCH MEANS, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A FRAME, A LEVER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE FOR ADJUSTMENT THEREOF BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS INCIDENT TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER, AND ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE CLUTCH MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLING OPERATION THEREOF, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS OTHER THAN SAID LEVER FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING SAID SWITCH MEANS, AND INTERLOCKING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER FOR PREVENTING OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEN SAID LEVER IS SET ABOVE A PREDETERMINED ENGINE SETTING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |