US3299964A
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Propeller retention means
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1966-05-16
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1986-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie W Foster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:59
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H1/00; B63H1/02; B63H1/12; B63H1/14; B63H1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE COMBINATION OF A PROPELLER SHAFT, A DRIVE PIN INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF AND FROM SAID SHAFT, A PROPELLER RETAINING CAP INCLUDING A BORE RECEIVING THE END OF SAID PROPELLER SHAFT, AND A RECESS ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING SAID PIN PORTION AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF AND FROM SAID BORE, SAID RECESS BEING DEFINED, AT LEAST IN PART, BY SURFACES ENGAGED BY THE SIDES OF SAID PIN PORTION, WHEREBY SAID CAP IS ROTATABLY DRIVEN BY SAID SHAFT, AND A KEEPER ENGAGED WITH SAID CAP AND SAID SHAFT TO PREVENT AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CAP RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, THEREBY RETAINING SAID CAP ON SAID SHAFT AND SAID PIN IN ROTATIVE DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
THE COMBINATION OF A PROPELLER SHAFT, A DRIVE PIN INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF AND FROM SAID SHAFT, A PROPELLER RETAINING CAP INCLUDING A BORE RECEIVING THE END OF SAID PROPELLER SHAFT, AND A RECESS ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING SAID PIN PORTION AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF AND FROM SAID BORE, SAID RECESS BEING DEFINED, AT LEAST IN PART, BY SURFACES ENGAGED BY THE SIDES OF SAID PIN PORTION, WHEREBY SAID CAP IS ROTATABLY DRIVEN BY SAID SHAFT, AND A KEEPER ENGAGED WITH SAID CAP AND SAID SHAFT TO PREVENT AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CAP RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, THEREBY RETAINING SAID CAP ON SAID SHAFT AND SAID PIN IN ROTATIVE DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECESS.
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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |