US3135130A
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Marine steering controls
Assignee: Teleflex Ltd
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bentley James Sydney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; F16C1/14; B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/12; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C1/265; F16C1/106; F16C1/18; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/20232; Y10T74/20256; Y10T74/20262; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426; Y10T74/20474; Y10T74/20492; Y10T74/20516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A ROTARY BOAT-STEERING MECHANISM UNIT COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING AN OUTER PROJECTED HELIX ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A TOOTHED WHEEL, A HOUSING, A TOOTHED WHEEL THEREIN AND GEARING MEANS ADAPTED TO ROTATE THE SAID TOOTHED WHEEL, A STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ACTUATE THE SAID GEARING MEANS, A SPENT TUBE TO RECEIVE THE FREE END OF SAID CABLE, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT IN WHICH THE SAID CABLE IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED, A BALL AND SOCKET BRACKET MEANS FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE REAR OF A BOAT ADJACENT THE STEERING HANDLE OF THE OUTBOARD MOTOR, TILLER OR THE LIKE, THE FREE END OF SAID BRACKET MEANS RECEIVING AND SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID CONDUIT, A BALL AND SOCKET COUPLING MEANS DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING HANDLE OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, TILLER OR THE LIKE, A STIFF SHAFT DETACHABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE SAID CABLE AND AT THE OTHER END TO THE SAID BALL AND SOCKET COUPLING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE STEERING HANDLE, TILLER OR THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A ROTARY BOAT-STEERING MECHANISM UNIT COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING AN OUTER PROJECTED HELIX ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A TOOTHED WHEEL, A HOUSING, A TOOTHED WHEEL THEREIN AND GEARING MEANS ADAPTED TO ROTATE THE SAID TOOTHED WHEEL, A STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ACTUATE THE SAID GEARING MEANS, A SPENT TUBE TO RECEIVE THE FREE END OF SAID CABLE, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT IN WHICH THE SAID CABLE IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED, A BALL AND SOCKET BRACKET MEANS FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE REAR OF A BOAT ADJACENT THE STEERING HANDLE OF THE OUTBOARD MOTOR, TILLER OR THE LIKE, THE FREE END OF SAID BRACKET MEANS RECEIVING AND SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID CONDUIT, A BALL AND SOCKET COUPLING MEANS DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING HANDLE OF AN OUTBOARD MOTOR, TILLER OR THE LIKE, A STIFF SHAFT DETACHABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE SAID CABLE AND AT THE OTHER END TO THE SAID BALL AND SOCKET COUPLING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE STEERING HANDLE, TILLER OR THE LIKE.
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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |