US3171383A
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Aquatic steering device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-17
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1982-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Abelow Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:30
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/10; B63B34/50; B63B34/56; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/12; B63H21/00; B63H21/21; B63H25/00; B63H25/02; B63H2025/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN AN AQUATIC DEVICE HAVING A MAIN, BUOYANT, ELONGATED, RIGID BODY HAVING A BOW, STERN AND TOP SUPPORTING SURFACE, AND ADAPTED TO HAVE PROPELLING MEANS AFFIXED THERETO; A CONTROL POST MOUNTED TO SAID TOP SUPPORTING SURFACE ADJACENT THE BOW OF SAID BODY; A STEERING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID POST AND ADAPTED TO BE ROTATED IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE, SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF SAID BODY; AND MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH SAID PROPELLING MEANS, SAID MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BAR WHEREBY MOVEMENT THEREOF IS ADAPTED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF SAID PROPELLING MEANS, AND THE BODY OF THE OPERATOR BEING TILTABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, TO PROMOTE BANKING DURING A TURN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN AN AQUATIC DEVICE HAVING A MAIN, BUOYANT, ELONGATED, RIGID BODY HAVING A BOW, STERN AND TOP SUPPORTING SURFACE, AND ADAPTED TO HAVE PROPELLING MEANS AFFIXED THERETO; A CONTROL POST MOUNTED TO SAID TOP SUPPORTING SURFACE ADJACENT THE BOW OF SAID BODY; A STEERING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO SAID POST AND ADAPTED TO BE ROTATED IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE, SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF SAID BODY; AND MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH SAID PROPELLING MEANS, SAID MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BAR WHEREBY MOVEMENT THEREOF IS ADAPTED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THRUST OF SAID PROPELLING MEANS, AND THE BODY OF THE OPERATOR BEING TILTABLE IN RESPONSE TO SAID PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, TO PROMOTE BANKING DURING A TURN.
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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |