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US5273399A
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Reflective propeller cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-17
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Granted: 1993-12-28
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Expires: 2010-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A cover for a propeller is disclosed which is intended to be used while a boat on which the propeller is mounted is being transported on a trailer. The cover is either made of a reflective material or is covered with a reflective material and is intended to reflect light from headlights of vehicles following the trailer to provide an added safety factor when a boat is being towed by a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher M. Ojeda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:39
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H20/00; B63H20/36; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A cover for a propeller having a plurality of blades connected to a hub, comprising: (a) a covering means for covering said blades including a separate cover for each blade, and (b) said covering means having a reflective surface; (c) said separate covers being interconnected by hook and pile fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A cover for a propeller having a plurality of blades connected to a hub, comprising: (a) a covering means for covering said blades including a separate cover for each blade, and (b) said covering means having a reflective surface; (c) said separate covers being interconnected by hook and pile fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said covering means at least partially covers said hub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a boat carried by a trailer, said boat having drive means including a propeller having a plurality of blades connected to a hub, the improvement comprising a cover for said propeller comprising: (a) covering means for covering said blades including a separate cover for each blade, and (b) said covering means having a reflective surface; (c) said separate covers being interconnected by hook and pile fastening means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a boat carried by a trailer, said boat having drive means including a propeller having a plurality of blades connected to a hub, the improvement comprising a cover for said propeller comprising: (a) covering means for covering said blades including a separate cover for each blade, and (b) said covering means having a reflective surface; (c) said separate covers being interconnected by hook and pile fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein said covering means at least partially covers said hub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 3, further including locking means for preventing unauthorized removal of said covering means from said propeller.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-12-27 | 1997-06-28 | 1997-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-12-27 | 2001-06-28 | 2001-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-12-27 | 2005-06-28 | 2005-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |