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US4045122A
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Propeller hub reflector holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-04
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-05-04
Abstract
Abstract Traffic warning apparatus is mounted on a boat propeller hub flange, and comprises: A. an elastomer holder in the form of a disc having a main body and a peripheral frusto-conical lip at one side of the body, the lip defining an axis and the lip tapering axially away from said main body of the disc to removably receive the hub flange periphery between the disc main body and the lip, and B. traffic warning means carried by the holder and openly facing axially away from the disc at the opposite side thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Burdick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
In combination with a boat propeller hub having a frusto-conical flange the outer surface of which flares axially rearwardly toward the flange terminal, the combination comprising a. an elastomer holder in the form of a disc having a main body and a peripheral frusto-conical lip at one side of the body, the lip defining an axis and the lip tapering axially away from said main body of the disc to removably receive the hub flange periphery between the disc main body and the lip, and b. a light reflector carried by the main body of the holder and openly facing axially rearwardly away from the disc at the opposite side thereof, and to extend across the main extent of the area rearwardly subtended by the disc, c. the hub and flange both being annular and the hub forming a central exhaust passage which is blocked by the holder and reflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
In combination with a boat propeller hub having a frusto-conical flange the outer surface of which flares axially rearwardly toward the flange terminal, the combination comprising a. an elastomer holder in the form of a disc having a main body and a peripheral frusto-conical lip at one side of the body, the lip defining an axis and the lip tapering axially away from said main body of the disc to removably receive the hub flange periphery between the disc main body and the lip, and b. a light reflector carried by the main body of the holder and openly facing axially rearwardly away from the disc at the opposite side thereof, and to extend across the main extent of the area rearwardly subtended by the disc, c. the hub and flange both being annular and the hub forming a central exhaust passage which is blocked by the holder and reflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the disc main body defines an annular groove removably receiving the reflector outer edge, the disc forming a central through opening when the reflector is removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the disc main body is annular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the disc main body defines an annular bead bounding said central opening, said annular groove sunk radially into the bead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 including a propeller carried by the hub forwardly of said holder lip and forwardly of said flange over which the lip is removably received.
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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |