CLASS 440, MARINE PROPULSION |
1 | MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having means to regulate the supply of energy or power used to operate the device or an element thereof, the operation of the regulating means in turn being affected by a means which detects a characteristic or a change in a characteristic of the device or an element thereof or of the surrounding environment. | |
2 | WITH INDICATOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having means to actuate a signalling means such as a gauge, dial, meter, etc., which reports the status of a propulsion unit. | |
3 | DIVERSE ENGINE MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein one propelling means is driven by interconnected diverse power means which can power the propelling means selectively or simultaneously. | |
4 | PLURAL ENGINES WITH SINGLE PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein multiple engine power means of similar type
provide the motive force for a propelling means.
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5 | HYDRAULIC FLUID DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a liquid under pressure drives an impeller which rotates a drive shaft to supply the motive force to a propelling means. | |
6 | ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein an electrically powered motor supplies the motive force to a propelling means. | |
7 | . With foot control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Device wherein the electrically powered motor is regulated by a means operated by the foot of an occupant of the vessel. | |
8 | WIND DRIVEN MOTORS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a motor driven by naturally moving air provides the power for a propelling means. | |
9 | WAVE POWERED PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the motive force for a propelling means is
derived from a motor which reacts to the undulations on the water surface
or the motion imparted to the vessel by those undulations.
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10 | . By oscillating weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Device wherein the motor to drive the propelling means consists
of a weight which oscillates due to the undulation of the water
surface.
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11 | POWERED FROM LAND VEHICLE SUPPORTED BY VESSEL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a watercraft structure provided with propelling
means and supporting a ground traversing vehicle thereon; the propelling
means being directly driven by a drive connection with the motive
means of the ground traversing vehicle.
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12 | . Land vehicle is two-wheel type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Device wherein the ground traversing vehicle is a bicycle, motorcycle, or the like. | |
12.5 | SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE HAVING LAND AND WATER PROPULSION MEANS (E.G., AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein a device which is in contact with
a supporting surface (a) is designed for carrying a passenger, or
a load over a distance (i.e., vehicle), and (b) has means for moving
it under its own power over the supporting surface which is both
on terra firma (i.e., land) and through a body of water.
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12.51 | . Having separated propulsion means for land and water: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.5. Subject matter wherein (a) the vehicle has a distinct means
for moving it under its own power on land and a distinct means for
moving it under its own power through a body of water, (b) the distinct
means for moving it on land and the distinct means for moving it
through the body of water being spaced apart from each other.
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12.52 | .. Propulsion means moveable to stowed position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.51. Subject matter wherein either the means for moving (a)the
vehicle over land, or (b)through the water is shiftable to a storage
position from an in use position.
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12.53 | ... Water propulsion means is movable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.52. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
through the water is shiftable to a storage position from an in
use position.
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12.54 | .... And land propulsion means is moveable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.53. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
on land is also shiftable to a storage position from an in use position.
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12.55 | .. Operator powered drive for propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.51. Subject matter wherein the motive force for the means for
moving the vehicle under its own power is derived from the physical
effort exerted by an occupant of the vehicle and is transmitted
to the moving means by some intermediate means.
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12.56 | .. Flexible endless track propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.51. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
under its own power includes (a) an annular band made either of
a single piece of flexible material or of a plurality of individual treads
or sections movably connected together, (b) the annular band contacting
the land or the body of water and applying a force thereto.
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12.57 | .. Motor driven screw propeller shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.51. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
under its own power includes (a) a device which converts either
nonmechanical (e.g., electrical) or stored energy (e.g., fuels) into
mechanical energy (i.e., motor), and (b) wherein the mechanical
energy rotates a long generally cylindrical slender element having connected
to it a number of blades so inclined that upon rotation the blades
tend to follow a helical path through the water and thereby drive
the vehicle in a path parallel to the axis of rotation of the blades.
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12.58 | ... By flexible endless member (e.g., belt, chain): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.57. Subject matter wherein the long generally cylindrical slender
element is rotated about its longitudinal axis by an annular band
made either of (a) a single piece of flexible material or (b) a
plurality of individual sections movably connected together.
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12.59 | ... By gearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.57. Subject matter wherein the long generally cylindrical slender
element is rotated about its longitudinal axis by (a) a toothed
wheel, cylinder or other machine element that meshes with (b) another
toothed wheel, cylinder or other machine element to transmit motion
or to change speed or direction.
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12.6 | .... Bevel gearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.59. Subject matter wherein the toothed wheel, cylinder, or other
machine element has teeth cut into a conical surface located at
an angle to the rotational axis of the wheel, cylinder, or other machine
element that mesh with the another toothed wheel, cylinder, or machine
element.
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12.61 | .... Spur gearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.59. Subject matter wherein the toothed wheel, cylinder, or other
machine element has radially projecting teeth located parallel to
the rotational axis of the wheel, cylinder, or other machine element
that mesh with the another toothed wheel, cylinder, or machine element.
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12.62 | . Operator powered drive for propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.5. Subject matter wherein the motive force for the means for
moving the vehicle under its own power is derived from the physical
effort exerted by an occupant of the vehicle and is transmitted
to the moving means by some intermediate means.
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12.63 | . Flexible endless track propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.5. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
under its own power includes (a) an annular band made either of
a single piece of flexible material, or of a plurality of individual treads
or sections movably connected together and (b) the annular band
contacting the land or the body of water and applying a force thereto.
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12.64 | .. Driven by sprocket-type wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.63. Subject matter wherein the means for supplying motive power to the annular band includes a cylindrical element having teeth projecting radially from its circumference. | |
12.65 | . Helical screw propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.5. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle under its own power includes blades which encircle a hub and form a spiral along the length of the rotational axis of the hub (e.g., Archimedes screw). | |
12.66 | . Wheel-type propulsion means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.5. Subject matter wherein the means for moving the vehicle
under its own power includes (a) either a solid disk, or a rigid
circular rim connected by a plurality of rods to a hub, (b) the solid
disk or rim designed to turn around an axle passed through the center
of the disk or rim, and (c) the disk or rim directly contacts the land
or the body of water.
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12.67 | .. Drum-type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.66. Subject matter wherein the disk or rim is (1) spaced from,
(2) connected to, and (3) rotatable with another disk or rim by
a right circular cylindrical member extending along the axle.
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12.68 | .. Having integral spoke and propelling blade means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.66. Subject matter wherein the propelling means includes a broad fairly flat or moderately curved surface that is dipped into the water and is integral with the rod which connects the hub and the rim. | |
12.69 | .. Having propelling blade extending from side of wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.66. Subject matter wherein the propelling means includes a broad fairly flat or moderately curved surface which projects parallel to the axle from a lateral extent of the disk or rim. | |
12.7 | .. Having peripherally mounted cleat means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.66. Subject matter wherein the propelling means includes a blade projecting from or forming part of a radial peripheral extent of the disk or rim. | |
13 | OSCILLATING PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the motive force for the vessel is produced by a back and forth movement of the propelling means. | |
14 | . Fishtail motion propelling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein the propelling means moves through the water with a side-to-side or whipping motion, generally imitating the motion of the tail of a fish. | |
15 | .. Flexible: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Device wherein the reacting surface which comes in contact with the water is made of a pliant material. | |
16 | . Moving wave propeller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein the propelling means comprises a structure which undulates in the manner of a traveling wave. | |
17 | . Having nonpropelling cycle segment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Device wherein the propelling means supplies no motive force on one portion of its back and forth movement. | |
18 | .. Piston and cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Device wherein the propelling means is a fluid motor, the return stroke normally being the nonpropelling cycle portion. | |
19 | .. With means to move propelling element to nonpropelling position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Device wherein a means is provided to shift the propelling element from its working position to its nonworking position. | |
20 | .. With reversing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Device wherein a means is provided to invert the propelling means in such a manner that the portion of the back and forth motion which supplies no motive force and the portion of the back and forth motion which supplies motive force can be interchanged. | |
21 | OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the motive force for the propelling means is derived from the physical effort exerted by the occupant of the vessel and transmitted to the propelling means by some intermediate means. | |
22 | . Rocking watercraft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force of a propelling means is obtained by a to-and-fro motion of the vessel imparted thereto by the occupant of the vessel. | |
23 | . Fluid pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force is produced by hydraulic pressure acting directly or indirectly on the surrounding water, which pressure is produced by an operator powered hydraulic impelling means. | |
24 | . Having reciprocating pull cable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted to a propelling means by means of a strandlike member moved alternately backward and forward. | |
25 | . Sliding handle or pedal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted to a propelling means by means of a lever operated by either the hand or foot of the occupant wherein the lever is moving within a guide means. | |
26 | . Rotary cranking arm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted to a propelling means by means of a revolving arm or lever. | |
27 | .. Plural-crank type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted to a propelling means by means of the rotation of multiple offset segments of a revolving rod. | |
28 | .. Having flexible drive shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted from an actuator to a propelling means through bendable rotating elongated means. | |
29 | .. Having endless drive member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted from an actuator to a propelling means through a continuous band entrained about wheellike guides. | |
30 | ... Chain and sprocket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Device wherein the continuous band is a chain and the wheellike guides are toothed wheels. | |
31 | .. Including gear means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted from the rotary crank to the propelling means by means of interengaged toothed members. | |
32 | . Lever with connecting linkage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Device wherein the motive force is transmitted to a propelling means by means of a bar that oscillates about a pivot to transmit the force to a propelling means through an intermediate connecting rod. | |
33 | TOWING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the propulsion means is a means provided
to haul or pull a vessel in a canal or river or upon the sea or
other bodies of water.
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34 | . Cable system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Device wherein the propulsion means includes the use of
a strong strandlike member or a strandlike member is engaged by
a device on the vessel to pull the vessel through the water.
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35 | . Track system: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Device wherein the propulsion means comprises tracks upon which a traction device or vessel runs. | |
36 | . Ground wheel or poler: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Device wherein the propulsion means comprises traction wheels which are used to traverse the bed or bottom of the canal or a long cylindrical piece of wood or metal attached to the vessel contacts or digs into the bed or bottom of the canal. | |
37 | AIR PROPELLED BOAT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the propelling means is a fan or bladed member mounted entirely above the waterline which reacts with the air to produce the motive force. | |
38 | JET DRIVE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the motive force is produced by a stream
of fluid forcefully issuing from an outlet of the propulsion means
which reacts with the fluid surrounding the propelling means thereby
causing the vessel to move.
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39 | . Auxiliary use of propulsive fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein a portion of the fluid stream may be diverted for a subsidiary use other than propulsion, e.g., firefighting. | |
40 | . Direction control for fluid jet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein a means is provided to guide the fluid stream
into different directions.
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41 | .. With bucket or clamshell-type reversing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device wherein the means to guide the fluid stream is a scoop mounted exteriorly of the hull and selectively movable to intercept and redirect the flow of the jet. | |
42 | .. Pivoted outlet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device wherein the means to guide the fluid stream into different directions is a projecting discharge pipe which can be rotated or pivoted. | |
43 | .. Pivoted vane: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device wherein the means to guide the fluid stream into different directions is a surface across which the fluid moves which can be pivoted to deflect the fluid stream. | |
44 | . Propulsion fluid is pressurized gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein the motive force is provided by the ejection of a pressurized gas such as air or steam. | |
45 | .. Produced by combustion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Device wherein the pressurized gas is created as a direct
result of the burning of a substance.
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46 | . Having means to prevent clogging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein a means is provided to inhibit the obstruction of the fluid passageway by foreign material. | |
47 | . Having means to increase fluid drive efficiency: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein the discharge pipe can have means to improve the fluid flow or the flow passage has additional means to improve flow. | |
48 | HELICAL SCREW: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the propelling means consists of blades which
encircle a hub and follow the pattern of a spiral (Archimedes screw).
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49 | SCREW PROPELLER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device consisting of a number of blades so inclined that
upon rotation the blades tend to follow a helical path through the
water and thereby drive a vessel in a path parallel to the axis
of rotation of the blades.
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50 | . Variable pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein the angle of attack of the propeller blades can be changed. | |
51 | . Combined with rudder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein the screw propeller is an integral part of the assembly which includes a vertical blade at the stern of a vessel used to change the direction of travel of that vessel when in motion. | |
52 | . With vibration dampening: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein means is provided to prevent transmission of shocks to the rest of the vessel or to attenuate the quivers produced by the engine, the drive shaft, etc. | |
53 | . With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a means is provided that moves, assists in, or allows the movement of the propulsion unit; this movement may include rotation about a vertical and/or horizontal axis or vertical or horizontal transitory movement or a combination thereof. | |
54 | .. With means limited to vertical movement within hull cavity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move, assist, or allow the movement of the propulsion unit confines the unit only to movement in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal, causing the propulsion unit to move in and out of a hollow space within the hull. | |
55 | .. Having restraining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein a means is provided to prevent movement of the propulsion unit from its normal operating position. | |
56 | ... With releasing means when propulsion unit hits obstruction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Device wherein a means is provided to unfasten the restraining means when the propulsion unit comes in contact with a submerged impediment. | |
57 | .. Having gimbal or universal joint support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move or assist in the movement of the propulsion unit is a mounting upon which the propulsion unit is fastened which permits the unit to pivot or move freely along three axes of rotation. | |
58 | .. Having toothed or threaded member to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move or assist in the movement of the propulsion unit includes the interengaging projections of gears or helical ridges of screws interacting with some complementary member. | |
59 | ... Screw type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device wherein the threaded member is an helically ridged
member such as a threaded rod, worm, etc.
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60 | ... Rack and pinion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Device wherein the toothed member consists of a bar with teeth on one of its sides adapted to engage a gear wheel with a small number of teeth to translate circular motion to linear motion or vice versa. | |
61R | .. Having fluid motor to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move, assist, or allow the movement of the propulsion unit includes a pneumatic motor. | |
61S | ... Steering |
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61A | .... Control valve |
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61B | ..... Flexible or pliant member assisted by fluid motor |
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61C | .... Working cylinder traveling along rod |
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61T | ... Tilt and/or trim |
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61D | .... Having integral pump, cylinder, motor, reservoir located together |
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61E | .... And linear lift |
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61F | .... Working with pivoting linkage to effect movement |
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61G | .... With hydraulic control valve or electrical control circuit |
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61H | ..... And separate fluid motor for trim |
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61J | .... And separate fluid motor for trim |
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62 | .. Having pilant member to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move, assist, or allow the movement of a portion of the propulsion unit includes a cablelike member. | |
63 | .. Having link or lever to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the means to move, assist, or allow the movement of the propulsion unit includes an intermediate bar. | |
64 | .. Having shaft with releasable coupling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein the propeller is driven by a shaft composed of plural sections which are connected together by a separable connection. | |
65 | .. With means to lift propeller when an obstruction is hit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Device wherein a means associated with the propeller is provided to move the propeller in an upward direction when said means encounters an impediment. | |
66 | . Having means to control flow around propeller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a structure is provided, mounted, or located
in the vicinity of the propeller to regulate the stream of fluid
around the propeller.
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67 | .. Nozzle (kort-type): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Device wherein an annular member in the form of a projecting
spout completely surrounds the propeller to control the flow around
the propeller.
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68 | .. Hull channel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Device wherein the means to control the flow around the propeller is an elongated passageway with an inlet and an outlet along the longitudinal axis of the hull, the propeller being located within or proximate the outside of the passageway but always acting at least in part on water exteriorly of the passageway. | |
69 | ... With open bottom: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Device wherein the lowermost side of the channel is removed. | |
70 | .. Hull concavity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Device wherein the means to control the flow around the propeller is a recess shaped into the hull, generally near the stern, and in which the propeller is located. | |
71 | . Propeller guard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a means outside of a casing for the propulsion unit is provided which protects the propeller on at least one side from impact with submerged objects. | |
72 | .. Cage or screen: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device wherein the protecting means comprises an enclosure or a mesh surrounding the propeller. | |
73 | . Self-clearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a means is provided which is integral with or closely adjacent the screw itself which prevents fouling of the screw by seaweed, ropelike objects, etc. | |
74 | . Shaft braking or locking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a means is provided to slow or stop the rotation
of the propeller shaft or to prevent the shaft from initial rotation.
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75 | . Having transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein a means is provided which is interposed between
the engine and the propeller for transferring the engine output
to the propeller.
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76 | . Propulsion unit casing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device including a sealed enclosure adapted to contain an engine, shafting, or interconnecting drive train to supply the motive force to the propeller. | |
77 | .. Cowl: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Device wherein the sealed enclosure covers the upper portion of the propulsion unit, usually covering the engine. | |
78 | .. Propeller shaft housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Device wherein the sealed enclosure covers and contains the propeller shaft. | |
79 | . Propeller arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device having a specified connection to the vessel or a specified relationship with other propellers. | |
80 | .. Tandem: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device wherein the propellers are arranged one behind the other. | |
81 | ... On single shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Device wherein the propellers are arranged on the same propeller shaft. | |
82 | .. Supporting strut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device wherein a strengthening brace attaches a propeller shaft to the vessel. | |
83 | . Shafting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein significance is attributed to a rotating
or oscillating straight bar for driving the propeller.
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84 | ENGINE, MOTOR, OR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a means is provided to regulate the engine, or motor which produces the power for the propelling means or the power transmission connected to the propelling means. | |
85 | . For starter means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Device wherein the means to regulate the motive engine regulates that section of the engine which initiates the power production. | |
86 | . For transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Device wherein the means to regulate the engine or power transmission regulates the speed or torque of the transmission which transfers the force from the engine to the propelling means. | |
87 | . For engine speed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Device wherein the means to regulate the engine or motor regulates the speed at which the engine or motor output rotates. | |
88R | MEANS FOR HANDLING ENGINE FLUIDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a means is provided to move engine liquids such as lubricants, coolants, etc. | |
88A | . Air intake for engine |
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88F | . Fuel for engine |
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88L | . Lubricant for engine |
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88C | . Cooling for engine |
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88D | .. Auxiliary use of cooling fluid |
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88G | ... Water cooling exhaust |
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88J | .... Jackets for pipe, exhaust manifold or expansion chamber |
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88K | ..... Within drive shaft housing |
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88M | .. Cooling water intake |
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88N | .. Engine flushing, purging, draining or winterizing equipment |
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88HE | .. Heat exchanger |
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88P | .. Pump |
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88T | .. Tell-tale outlet |
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89R | . Exhaust gas handling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Device wherein a means is provided to carry away the waste
products of combustion from the engine.
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89A | .. Through hub outlet |
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89B | .. Water cooling exhaust |
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89C | ... Jackets for pipe, exhaust manifold or expansion chamber |
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89D | .... Within drive shaft housing |
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89E | .. Preventing reverse flow of exhaust |
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89F | .. Watertrap |
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89G | .. High and low speed exhaust pressure relief or outlet location condition responsive |
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89H | .. Treating exhaust with a catalyst |
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89J | .. Silencer, expansion chamber, muffler |
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90 | PADDLE WHEEL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the means to provide the motive force for
a vessel is an engine or motor-driven wheel having a number of planar
water contacting blades extending therefrom.
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91 | . Having means to reposition paddle wheel assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Device wherein a means is provided to vertically or horizontally adjust the paddle wheel as a unit for such purposes as steering, etc. | |
92 | . Having means to retract paddle or change paddle attitude: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Device wherein a means is provided to draw a paddle inside the wheel or to adjust the inclination of a paddle relative to the wheel. | |
93 | .. Having means to provide cyclic change of paddle attitude (e.g., voith-schneider): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Device wherein the means provided adjusts the inclination of the paddles through a repeatable series of different inclinations as it is rotated by the wheel. | |
94 | UPRIGHT REMAINING ORBITING PADDLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a means is provided to move a paddle into and out of the water, backward and forward, for a power stroke and a return stroke wherein the paddle is maintained in an erect forwardly facing attitude at all times. | |
95 | FLEXIBLE ENDLESS PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the means to provide the motive force is a pliable, continuous member entrained around a series of wheellike objects. | |
96 | . With paddle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Device wherein the endless member is fitted with a paddle. | |
97 | .. Foldable or retractable to nonpropelling position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Device wherein the paddles are capable of being bent back upon or withdrawn into the endless member during the nonpropelling portion of the cycle. | |
98 | BUOYANT PROPELLING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the propelling means itself is capable of
floating or exhibits the tendency to float.
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99 | . Rotating outer hull: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Device comprising a pair of hulls, one within the other, in which the outer hull, carrying or acting as the propelling means, rotates relative to the inner hull. | |
100 | . Wheellike: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Device wherein the propelling means is in the shape of a wheel. | |
101 | OAR OR PADDLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the propelling means consists of a long shaft,
used as a lever, with a broad blade at one end.
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102 | . Articulated sectional oar or paddle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Device wherein the long shaft is composed of interconnected distinct segments joined together permanently or semipermanently by means of a pivot connection to operate the distinct segments as a unit. | |
103 | .. Having gear: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Device wherein the pivoted joints between the distinct segments include toothed members. | |
104 | . Support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Device wherein a means is provided to hold an oar or paddle on the gunwale of the vessel. | |
105 | .. Having outrigger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Device wherein the oarlock is mounted on a structure extending beyond the gunwale of the vessel. | |
106 | .. Oarlock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Device wherein a holding means for the oar or paddle is
a device providing a pivot for the oar projecting above the gunwale.
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107 | ... Having oar shaft restraining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Device wherein a means is provided to secure the long shaft of the oar within the oarlock to inhibit unintentional shifting of the oar from its operative position in the holding means. | |
108 | ... Separate mounting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Device which includes a structure for mounting the oarlock to the boat, the structure being separate from the oarlock. | |
109 | .... Socket type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein the mounting means comprises a hollow part or piece for receiving a part of the oarlock. | |
110 | .. Having guard for oar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Device comprising a collar encircling the oar shaft. | |
111 | INBOARD ENGINE MOUNT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein a means is provided to permanently affix
the engine or motor of an inboard/outboard propulsion system
within the hull.
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112 | . Having thru-hull sealing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Device wherein a means is provided which allows the propeller
shaft to pierce the hull, which means separates the engine compartment
from the water to prevent the influx of the water and which means
usually includes bearings.
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113 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device not provided for elsewhere but being proper for this class. | |
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This subclass has no definition. | |