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US4522601A
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Boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-24
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2002-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A boat is arranged to carry temporarily a vehicle (2), a driven wheel (7) of which is arranged to drive a propeller shaft (15) of the boat via contact rollers (9), and a belt drive (11), to propel the boat from the power of the vehicle engine. The boat may also be steered by means of a rudder which is connected to a movable cradle which engages and follows movement of the steerable front wheels of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Byung E. Yoo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:04
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/175; B63H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An automobile ferry comprising: a zone for accommodating an automobile having two driven wheels and two sterrable wheels; each of said driven wheels being at least partially surrounded by and operatively engaged with a clamp; said clamp being provided with a control handle and key means for tightening of said clamp about said driven wheels; said clamp being operatively connected to a first pulley, said first pulley being operatively connected to a second pulley by means of an endless belt means, and said second pulley being operationally connected to a first shaft means; a bevel gear assembly means being operatively connected to said first shaft means and to a propeller shaft which is provided with a propeller for propelling said ferry through the water; a cradle means for embracing said steerable wheels, including a pivotal link means operatively associated therewith; a bell crank operatively associated with said pivotal link said bell crank being further operatively associated with a second link means for selectively moving a lever means associated therewith, said lever means being further operatively associated with and capable of pivoting a rudder means for steering said ferry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An automobile ferry comprising: a zone for accommodating an automobile having two driven wheels and two sterrable wheels; each of said driven wheels being at least partially surrounded by and operatively engaged with a clamp; said clamp being provided with a control handle and key means for tightening of said clamp about said driven wheels; said clamp being operatively connected to a first pulley, said first pulley being operatively connected to a second pulley by means of an endless belt means, and said second pulley being operationally connected to a first shaft means; a bevel gear assembly means being operatively connected to said first shaft means and to a propeller shaft which is provided with a propeller for propelling said ferry through the water; a cradle means for embracing said steerable wheels, including a pivotal link means operatively associated therewith; a bell crank operatively associated with said pivotal link said bell crank being further operatively associated with a second link means for selectively moving a lever means associated therewith, said lever means being further operatively associated with and capable of pivoting a rudder means for steering said ferry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A ferry according to claim 1, wherein a hydraulic lift is provided for raising said automobile which has been driven into said zone for engagement of said driven wheels of said automobile with said clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A ferry according to claim 2, wherein said hydraulic lift is adapted to lift a four-wheeled automobile, said lift incorporating rests for engaging housings for axels for a pair of driven wheels of said vehicle, and ties for holding said housings on said means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A ferry according to claim 1, which is provided with a hydraulically extensible and retractable bridge for spanning between said boat and a pier, to enable said automobile to be driven onto and off of said ferry and into and out of said zone.
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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) | 1988-06-10 | 1988-12-10 | 1989-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-10 | 1992-12-10 | 1993-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-10 | 1996-12-10 | 1997-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |