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US3282240A
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Marine drive apparatus
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-14
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1984-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George R Pipes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:56
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/08; B63H20/10; B63H20/02; B63H20/14; B63H20/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
IN A MARINE DRIVE FOR A BOAT, AN OUTBOARD POWER LEG CARRYING A PROPELLER FOR MOVING THE BOAT THROUGH WATER, MEANS SUPPORTING THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE BOAT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT AXIALLY FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOAT, LATCH MEANS FOR HOLDING THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG IN OPERATIVE POSITION ON THE BOAT AND RELEASABLE TO PERMIT ROTATION OF THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG AND AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOAT, AND A DRIVE MECHANISM INCLUDING A ROTATABLE DRIVE MEMBER RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG WHEN IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION FOR ROTATING SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND ANGULARLY RELATED POSITIONS ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG AND SAID DRIVE MEMBER HAVING COOPERABLE MEANS FOR EFFECTING A DRIVING CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN AND BEING DISCONNECTABLE IN RESPONSE TO AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG FROM ITS OPERATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
IN A MARINE DRIVE FOR A BOAT, AN OUTBOARD POWER LEG CARRYING A PROPELLER FOR MOVING THE BOAT THROUGH WATER, MEANS SUPPORTING THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE BOAT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT AXIALLY FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOAT, LATCH MEANS FOR HOLDING THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG IN OPERATIVE POSITION ON THE BOAT AND RELEASABLE TO PERMIT ROTATION OF THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG AND AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE OUTBOARD POWER LEG FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOAT, AND A DRIVE MECHANISM INCLUDING A ROTATABLE DRIVE MEMBER RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG WHEN IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION FOR ROTATING SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND ANGULARLY RELATED POSITIONS ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG AND SAID DRIVE MEMBER HAVING COOPERABLE MEANS FOR EFFECTING A DRIVING CONNECTION THEREBETWEEN AND BEING DISCONNECTABLE IN RESPONSE TO AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID OUTBOARD POWER LEG FROM ITS OPERATIVE 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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |