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US5137482A
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Flushing device for inboard motors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-29
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2011-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A flushing device for supplying water to the cooling intake port of an inboard motor boat propulsion unit when the boat is out of the water and which has a suction cup adapted to cover the intake port and supported from the ground by a telescoping handle and provides a hose bib in communication with a garden hose.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Hull
- 👤 Peter L. Lyhne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:49
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P3/00; F01P3/20; F01P3/202; F01P3/205; B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/38; B63H21/383; F01P3/207; F01P2050/00; F01P2050/02; F01P2050/04; F01P2050/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A flushing device for supplying water to a cooling water intake port of an inboard motor boat propulsion unit comprising: a sealing element structured and adapted to cover said intake port of said inboard motor boat propulsion unit, said sealing element having a cavity in its interior, a tee, said tee having a hose bib on its lateral outlet, said tee having means on one of its ends to attach to said sealing element, a handle, said handle having at least first and second sections, said tee having means on its distal end to attach to said first handle section, said tee having a cavity communicating with said cavity said sealing element and said hose bib, said tee being sealed on its interior distal end, said first and second handle sections having a telescoping relationship, and locking means between said first and second handle sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A flushing device for supplying water to a cooling water intake port of an inboard motor boat propulsion unit comprising: a sealing element structured and adapted to cover said intake port of said inboard motor boat propulsion unit, said sealing element having a cavity in its interior, a tee, said tee having a hose bib on its lateral outlet, said tee having means on one of its ends to attach to said sealing element, a handle, said handle having at least first and second sections, said tee having means on its distal end to attach to said first handle section, said tee having a cavity communicating with said cavity said sealing element and said hose bib, said tee being sealed on its interior distal end, said first and second handle sections having a telescoping relationship, and locking means between said first and second handle sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 in which said sealing element is made of a resilient material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 in which said sealing element is a suction cup.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 in which said resilient material is rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 in which said tee, said first and second handle sections and said locking means is made of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 in which said means to attach said tee to said sealing element and said first section is by threading.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 in which said locking means is a ring and split collet fitting.
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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) | 1995-08-11 | 1996-02-10 | 1996-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-11 | 2000-02-10 | 2000-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-11 | 2004-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |