US3244262A
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Single lever control for throttle and clutch
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-12
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1984-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Heidner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/21; B63H21/213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A SINGLE LEVER CONTROL FOR AN ENGINE HAVING A THROTTLE AND A CLUTCH, SAID CONTROL COMPRISING A FRAME, A CONTROL LEVER, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CONTROL LEVER ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER RELATIVE TO A NEUTRAL POSITION, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME AND TO SAID LEVER FOR CONTROLLING THE SETTING OF AN ENGINE THROTTLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS ON SAID FRAME FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE CLUTCH, MEANS ON SAID LEVER FOR ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS TO CONTROL SAID CLUTCH IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A SEGMENT, AND MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SEGMENT ON SAID LEVER FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID LEVER AND RELATIVE TO A POSITION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS TO EFFECT ACTUATION THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DISPLACING SAID SEGMENT FROM SAID POSITION TO AVOID ACTUATION OF SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM NEUTRAL POSITION TO THEREBY AFFORD A THROTTLE ADVANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A SINGLE LEVER CONTROL FOR AN ENGINE HAVING A THROTTLE AND A CLUTCH, SAID CONTROL COMPRISING A FRAME, A CONTROL LEVER, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CONTROL LEVER ON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER RELATIVE TO A NEUTRAL POSITION, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME AND TO SAID LEVER FOR CONTROLLING THE SETTING OF AN ENGINE THROTTLE IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS ON SAID FRAME FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE CLUTCH, MEANS ON SAID LEVER FOR ACTUATING SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS TO CONTROL SAID CLUTCH IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING A SEGMENT, AND MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SEGMENT ON SAID LEVER FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID LEVER AND RELATIVE TO A POSITION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS TO EFFECT ACTUATION THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DISPLACING SAID SEGMENT FROM SAID POSITION TO AVOID ACTUATION OF SAID CLUTCH CONTROLLING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LEVER FROM NEUTRAL POSITION TO THEREBY AFFORD A THROTTLE ADVANCE.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |