US4080099A
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Propeller
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1976-05-02
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A propeller having a specified combination of blade sweep, camber and rake which provides distinct operating advantages when utilized on pleasure boats; and further including weed cutting and protection features which make the prop particularly suitable for use on outboard motors and stern drives employing underwater exhaust through the lower gear case housing. Propeller blade rake and camber are adjusted as described to improve performance of light to moderately loaded, medium to high speed pleasure boats. The blades are swept aft and weed cutting blade-like fingers extend forwardly of the propeller blades to prevent weeds from accumulating forward of the prop and blocking the exhaust passageway.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H. Snyder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:02
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H5/00; B63H5/07; B63H5/16; B63H5/165; B63H1/00; B63H1/02; B63H1/12; B63H1/14; B63H1/26; B63H1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A non-through-hub-exhaust propeller having particular utility when used with marine outboard motors and stern drives having underwater exhaust through the lower gear case housing, said propeller including a hub and means for attaching said hub to a propeller drive shaft, and a plurality of blades extending radially outwardly of the hub, characterized by a plurality of finger-like weed cutting members attached to selected blades of the propeller, said members projecting forwardly of the leading edge of said blade, radially outwardly of said hub, and forming a forward projection of the driving face of the propeller blade.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A non-through-hub-exhaust propeller having particular utility when used with marine outboard motors and stern drives having underwater exhaust through the lower gear case housing, said propeller including a hub and means for attaching said hub to a propeller drive shaft, and a plurality of blades extending radially outwardly of the hub, characterized by a plurality of finger-like weed cutting members attached to selected blades of the propeller, said members projecting forwardly of the leading edge of said blade, radially outwardly of said hub, and forming a forward projection of the driving face of the propeller blade.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The propeller of claim 1 wherein the body of said weed cutting members enlarge toward the outer end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The propeller of claim 1 wherein the entire body of said weed cutting members lies radially outwardly and apart from the propeller hub.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |