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US3294052A
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Steering mechanism for hydrofoil boats
Assignee: Hydro Marine Inc
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Filing: 1965-05-13
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ted O Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:03
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H25/00; B63H25/06; B63H25/08; B63H25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A WATER CRAFT COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED HULL; FRONT AND REAR HYDROFOIL ASSEMBLIES, EACH COMPRISING A TRANSVERSE HYDROFOIL SPACED BELOW THE HULL, AND INCLUDING A RELATIVELY FLAT CENTRAL PORTION AND SURFACE PIERCING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING BOTH UPWARDLY AND LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CENTRAL PORTION, AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SAID HYDROFOIL INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID HYDROFOIL AND THE HULL, WITH AT LEAST THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE FORWARD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL STRUT DISPOSED BELOW THE HULL, AND A TURNING RUDDER HAVING A FORWARD PORTION JOURNALED FOR HORIZONTAL ROTATION GENERALLY AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID STRUT, WITH AT LEAST A GREATER PORTION OF SAID RUDDER BEING DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF THE AREA EDGE OF SAID STRUT; AND PROPULSION MEANS FOR SAID CRAFT SITUATED REARWARDLY OF SAID FRONT HYDROFOIL ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A WATER CRAFT COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED HULL; FRONT AND REAR HYDROFOIL ASSEMBLIES, EACH COMPRISING A TRANSVERSE HYDROFOIL SPACED BELOW THE HULL, AND INCLUDING A RELATIVELY FLAT CENTRAL PORTION AND SURFACE PIERCING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING BOTH UPWARDLY AND LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CENTRAL PORTION, AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SAID HYDROFOIL INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID HYDROFOIL AND THE HULL, WITH AT LEAST THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE FORWARD ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL STRUT DISPOSED BELOW THE HULL, AND A TURNING RUDDER HAVING A FORWARD PORTION JOURNALED FOR HORIZONTAL ROTATION GENERALLY AT THE REAR EDGE OF SAID STRUT, WITH AT LEAST A GREATER PORTION OF SAID RUDDER BEING DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF THE AREA EDGE OF SAID STRUT; AND PROPULSION MEANS FOR SAID CRAFT SITUATED REARWARDLY OF SAID FRONT HYDROFOIL ASSEMBLY.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |