US4052953A
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Flushing device for outboard motors
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corp
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Filing: 1976-04-19
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-04-19
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of an outboard motor. The device comprises a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, along with a buckle connected to the first end. The buckle includes a kinked portion which has a cross member and which is adapted for engagement with the lower unit, which buckle also includes an over-the-center latch pivotally connected to the kinked portion. The buckle also includes a strap link connected to the first end of the strap and connected to the latch at a point radially outwardly spaced from the kinked portion pivotal connection with the latch. A cup-shaped member is connected to the strap and spaced from the buckle, which member is adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port. The cup-shaped member includes a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid. Reciprocal fastening devices are connected to the strap and spaced adjacent the second end so that when the strap is looped around the cross member, the reciprocal fastening devices can be aligned and connected together, and so that when the latch is pivoted over center about the kinked portion pivotal connection, the strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Raman A. Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:55
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P3/00; F01P3/20; F01P3/202; F01P3/205; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/04; F02B61/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, the lower unit having side walls which join together to form an apex, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, a buckle connected to said first end, said buckle including a kinked portion adapted to fit over and engage the apex, a member connected to said strap and spaced from said buckle to register said member with respect to the water intake port, said member being adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, and fastening means on said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, the lower unit having side walls which join together to form an apex, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, a buckle connected to said first end, said buckle including a kinked portion adapted to fit over and engage the apex, a member connected to said strap and spaced from said buckle to register said member with respect to the water intake port, said member being adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, and fastening means on said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said fastening means comprises spaced reciprocal fastening means connected to said strap adjacent said second end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said buckle includes an over-the-center latch pivotally connected to said kinked portion, said kinked portion having a cross member, said buckle also including means for connecting said first end of said flexible strap to said latch at a point radially outwardly spaced from said kinked portion pivotal connection with said latch, wherein said strap is looped around said cross member so that said reciprocal fastening means can be aligned and connected together, and wherein said strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit when said latch is pivoted over center about said kinked portion pivotal connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 3 wherein said connecting means comprises a strap link connected to said first end of said strap, said strap link having an end portion spaced from said first end of said strap and pivotally connected to said latch, and wherein, when said latch is pivoted over center, said strap link end portion and said first end of said strap are pivoted and displaced toward said buckle kinked portion so that said strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said strap includes an aperture spaced from said buckle, and wherein said member comprises a cup-shaped member, and said conduit extends through said aperture, said conduit having a rotatably mounted adapter for connection to a garden hose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said member is dimensioned to sealingly engage different size lower units, and wherein said reciprocal fastening means comprise a first fastening member adjacent said second end and a plurality of reciprocal second fastening members spaced from said first fastening member for adjustably securing said strap around the different size lower units.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said reciprocal fastening means include a male snap and a female snap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said reciprocal fastening means include synthetic materials which adhere when pressed together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said strap is composed of nylon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
245 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, the lower unit having sidewalls which join together to form an apex, said device comprising a flexible strap having a first end, an aperture spaced from said first end, and a second end, a buckle including a kinked portion adapted for engagement with the apex of the lower unit, said kinked portion having a cross member, said buckle also including an over-the-center latch pivotally connected to said kinked portion, said buckle also including means for connecting said first end of said flexible strap to said latch at a point radially outwardly spaced from said kinked portion pivotal connection with said latch, a cup-shaped member connected to said strap and spaced from said buckle, said cup-shaped member being adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said cup-shaped member including a conduit extending through said aperture, said conduit being adapted for communication with the water intake port and having a rotatably mounted adapter for connection to a garden hose, and spaced reciprocal fastening means connected to said strap adjacent said second end so that, when said strap is looped around said cross member, said reciprocal fastening means can be aligned and connected together, and so that when said latch is pivoted over center about said kinked portion pivotal connection, said strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
245 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, the lower unit having sidewalls which join together to form an apex, said device comprising a flexible strap having a first end, an aperture spaced from said first end, and a second end, a buckle including a kinked portion adapted for engagement with the apex of the lower unit, said kinked portion having a cross member, said buckle also including an over-the-center latch pivotally connected to said kinked portion, said buckle also including means for connecting said first end of said flexible strap to said latch at a point radially outwardly spaced from said kinked portion pivotal connection with said latch, a cup-shaped member connected to said strap and spaced from said buckle, said cup-shaped member being adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said cup-shaped member including a conduit extending through said aperture, said conduit being adapted for communication with the water intake port and having a rotatably mounted adapter for connection to a garden hose, and spaced reciprocal fastening means connected to said strap adjacent said second end so that, when said strap is looped around said cross member, said reciprocal fastening means can be aligned and connected together, and so that when said latch is pivoted over center about said kinked portion pivotal connection, said strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 10 wherein said connecting means comprises a strap link connected to said first end of said strap, said strap link having an end portion spaced from said first end of said strap and pivotally connected to said latch, and wherein, when said latch is pivoted over center, said strap link end portion and said first end of said strap are pivoted and displaced toward said buckle kinked portion so that said strap is tightened and locked around the lower unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 10 wherein said cup-shaped member is dimensioned to sealingly engage different size lower units, and wherein said reciprocal fastening means comprise a first fastening member adjacent said second end, and a plurality of reciprocal second fastening members spaced from said first fastening member for adjustably securing said strap around the different size lower units.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 10 wherein said reciprocal fastening means include a male snap and a female snap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flushing device in accordance with claim 10 wherein said reciprocal fastening means include synthetic materials which adhere when pressed together.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
159 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap, fastening means connected to said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit, a member connected to said strap and adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, locating means connected to said strap for engagement with the lower unit in a position to locate said member with respect to the lower unit so that said member covers the water intake port, and means for releasably taking up slack in said strap when said strap is secured around the lower unit by said fastening means to thereby prevent displacement of said locating means from said position locating said member with respect to the lower unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
159 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap, fastening means connected to said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit, a member connected to said strap and adapted for sealing engagement with the lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, locating means connected to said strap for engagement with the lower unit in a position to locate said member with respect to the lower unit so that said member covers the water intake port, and means for releasably taking up slack in said strap when said strap is secured around the lower unit by said fastening means to thereby prevent displacement of said locating means from said position locating said member with respect to the lower unit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
144 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap, fastening means connected to said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit, a member connected to said strap and adapted for sealing engagement with lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, and a buckle connected to said strap and including a portion adapted for engagement with the lower unit to locate said member with respect to the lower unit so that said member covers the water intake port, said buckle including means for releasing and taking up slack in said strap when said strap is secured around the lower unit by said fastening means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
144 words
A flushing device for supplying fluid to a water intake port on a lower unit of a marine propulsion device, said flushing device comprising a flexible strap, fastening means connected to said strap for securing said strap around the lower unit, a member connected to said strap and adapted for sealing engagement with lower unit and for covering the water intake port, said member including a conduit adapted for communication with the water intake port and with a source of fluid, and a buckle connected to said strap and including a portion adapted for engagement with the lower unit to locate said member with respect to the lower unit so that said member covers the water intake port, said buckle including means for releasing and taking up slack in said strap when said strap is secured around the lower unit by said fastening means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |