US3176648A
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Water jet boat with steerable front and rear outlet nozzles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-11
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1984-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cavero Manuel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:17
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H11/00; B63H11/02; B63H11/10; B63H11/107; B63H11/113; B63G; B63G8/00; B63G8/14; B63G8/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A WATER JET BOAT WITH STEERABLE FRONT AND REAR OUTLET NOZZLES COMPRISING A HULL, WATER PUMP MEANS IN SAID HULL INCLUDING WATER INTAKE MEANS OPENING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID HULL AND WATER OUTLET MEANS, MOTOR MEANS DRIVINGLY COUPLED TO SAID PUMP MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS COMMUNICATED AT ONE PAIR OF ENDS WITH SAID WATER OUTLETS MEANS, FRONT AND REAR PAIRS OF FIRST AND SECAND OUTLET NOZZLES, EACH OF SAID FIRST NOZZLES INCLUDING AN INLET END AND A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY OPENING OUTLET END, EACH OF SAID SECOND NOZZLES INCLUDING AN INLET END AND AN OUTLET END, SAID SECOND NOZZLE OUTLET ENDS BEING ARTICULATED AND PIVOTABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SECOND NOZZLE OUTLET ENDS OPENING FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY, RESPECTIVELY, AND BEING SELECTIVELY SWINGABLE TO POSITIONS OPENING OUTWARDLY TO EITHER SIDE OF SAID HULL, FIRST AND SECOND CONTROL VALVE MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OTHER PAIR OF ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS WITH THE INLET ENDS OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PAIRS OF OUTLET NOZZLES RESPECTIVELY, SAID CONTROL VALVE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY COMMUNICATING EACH OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS WITH THE FIRST AND SECOND NOZZLES OF THE CORRESPONDING PAIR OF NOZZLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A WATER JET BOAT WITH STEERABLE FRONT AND REAR OUTLET NOZZLES COMPRISING A HULL, WATER PUMP MEANS IN SAID HULL INCLUDING WATER INTAKE MEANS OPENING OUTWARDLY THROUGH SAID HULL AND WATER OUTLET MEANS, MOTOR MEANS DRIVINGLY COUPLED TO SAID PUMP MEANS, FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS COMMUNICATED AT ONE PAIR OF ENDS WITH SAID WATER OUTLETS MEANS, FRONT AND REAR PAIRS OF FIRST AND SECAND OUTLET NOZZLES, EACH OF SAID FIRST NOZZLES INCLUDING AN INLET END AND A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY OPENING OUTLET END, EACH OF SAID SECOND NOZZLES INCLUDING AN INLET END AND AN OUTLET END, SAID SECOND NOZZLE OUTLET ENDS BEING ARTICULATED AND PIVOTABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR SECOND NOZZLE OUTLET ENDS OPENING FORWARDLY AND REARWARDLY, RESPECTIVELY, AND BEING SELECTIVELY SWINGABLE TO POSITIONS OPENING OUTWARDLY TO EITHER SIDE OF SAID HULL, FIRST AND SECOND CONTROL VALVE MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OTHER PAIR OF ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS WITH THE INLET ENDS OF SAID FRONT AND REAR PAIRS OF OUTLET NOZZLES RESPECTIVELY, SAID CONTROL VALVE MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY COMMUNICATING EACH OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS WITH THE FIRST AND SECOND NOZZLES OF THE CORRESPONDING PAIR OF NOZZLES.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |