US3145688A
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Shift control by manipulation of tiller handle
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-12
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo T Kincannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/14; B63H20/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
THE COMBINATION IN AN OUTBOARD MOTOR OF STEERING MEANS INCLUDING A TILLER, A PROPELLER, A POWER SHAFT, A PROPELLER SHAFT, POWER TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING CLUTCH MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID POWER SHAFT TO SAID PROPELLER SHAFT FOR OPERATION IN FORWARD DRIVE CONNECTION AND IN REARWARD DRIVE CONNECTION, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TILLER FOR VERTICAL PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND A PREDETERMINED CLUTCH ENGAGING POSITION, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID TILLER WITH SAID CLUTCH MEANS FOR SELECTIVE ACTUATION OF SAID CLUTCH MEANS TO CONNECT SAID POWER SHAFT TO SAID PROPELLER SHAFT IN A SELECTED ONE OF SAID FORWARD DRIVE AND SAID REARWARD DRIVE CONNECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TILLER FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION TO SAID SAME PREDETERMINED CLUTCH ENGAGING POSITION AND FOR DISCONNECTING SAID PROPELLER SHAFT FROM SAID POWER SHAFT IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID TILLER TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION.
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |