US3136285A
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Steering arrangement for outboard propulsion unit
Assignee: Kiekhaefer Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-07
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1983-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiekhaefer Elmer Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/14; B63H20/20; B63H20/08; B63H20/12; B63H20/10; B63H20/22; B63H20/24; B63H20/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN AN INBOARD-OUTBOARD DRIVE FOR WATERCRAFT HAVING A TRANSOM, A PROPULSION UNIT INCLUDING A GENERALLY VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT AND DISPOSED OUTBOARD OF THE WATERCRAFT, SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE PROPULSION UNIT ON A GENERALLY TRANSVERSE HORIZONTAL AXIS FOR TILT MOVEMENTS IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE AND INCLUDING PIVOT MEANS DISPOSED ON A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS, ENCLOSURE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TRANSOM AND ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY RECEIVE THE PIVOT MEANS OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS PLACING THE PIVOT MEANS FORWARDLY OF SAID VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT AND HAVING AN OPENING FORWARDLY THEREOF COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE WATERCRAFT, AND MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WATERCRAFT THROUGH SAID OPENING AND SECURED TO THE PIVOT MEANS OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO PIVOT THE SUPPORT MEANS TOGETHER WITH THE PROPULSION UNIT IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE TO PROVIDE FOR STEERING CONTROL OF SAID UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN AN INBOARD-OUTBOARD DRIVE FOR WATERCRAFT HAVING A TRANSOM, A PROPULSION UNIT INCLUDING A GENERALLY VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT AND DISPOSED OUTBOARD OF THE WATERCRAFT, SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE PROPULSION UNIT ON A GENERALLY TRANSVERSE HORIZONTAL AXIS FOR TILT MOVEMENTS IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE AND INCLUDING PIVOT MEANS DISPOSED ON A GENERALLY VERTICAL AXIS, ENCLOSURE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TRANSOM AND ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY RECEIVE THE PIVOT MEANS OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS PLACING THE PIVOT MEANS FORWARDLY OF SAID VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT AND HAVING AN OPENING FORWARDLY THEREOF COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE WATERCRAFT, AND MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WATERCRAFT THROUGH SAID OPENING AND SECURED TO THE PIVOT MEANS OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO PIVOT THE SUPPORT MEANS TOGETHER WITH THE PROPULSION UNIT IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE TO PROVIDE FOR STEERING CONTROL OF SAID UNIT.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |