US3221699A
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Rudder assembly for watercraft
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-26
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Vidach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:30
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H25/00; B63H25/06; B63H25/38; B63H25/382
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A WATERCRAFT HAVING A RUDDER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TILLER, A RUDDER SHAFT INTERCONNECTED WITH SAID TILLER AND A RUDDER SECURED TO SAID RUBBER SHAFT; MEANS FOR RELEASABLY FIXING THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER INCLUDING CLAMPING MEANS HAVING COOPERABLE MEMBERS ONE OF WHICH MEMBERS IS MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM AN OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE, A LOCATING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID RUDDER ASSEMBLY AND MOVABLE WITH SAID TILLER, SAID MEMBER HAVING A LOCKING SEGMENT LYING BETWEEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER AND SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMING SURFACE IN SUBSTANTIALLY AL1 STEERING ANGLES OF SAID RUDDER WHEREBY WHEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER IS MOVED TOWARDS SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE THE LOCKING SEGMENTS IS CLAMPED THEREBETWEEN RELEASABLY FIXING THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER AND WHEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER MAY BE CHANGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A WATERCRAFT HAVING A RUDDER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TILLER, A RUDDER SHAFT INTERCONNECTED WITH SAID TILLER AND A RUDDER SECURED TO SAID RUBBER SHAFT; MEANS FOR RELEASABLY FIXING THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER INCLUDING CLAMPING MEANS HAVING COOPERABLE MEMBERS ONE OF WHICH MEMBERS IS MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM AN OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE, A LOCATING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID RUDDER ASSEMBLY AND MOVABLE WITH SAID TILLER, SAID MEMBER HAVING A LOCKING SEGMENT LYING BETWEEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER AND SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMING SURFACE IN SUBSTANTIALLY AL1 STEERING ANGLES OF SAID RUDDER WHEREBY WHEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER IS MOVED TOWARDS SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE THE LOCKING SEGMENTS IS CLAMPED THEREBETWEEN RELEASABLY FIXING THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER AND WHEN SAID MOVABLE CLAMPING MEANS MEMBER IS MOVED AWAY FROM SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED CLAMPING SURFACE THE STEERING ANGLE OF SAID RUDDER MAY BE CHANGED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |