Marine propulsion – Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids – Cooling for engine
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-24
2006-01-24
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Means for accomodating or moving engine fluids
Cooling for engine
Reexamination Certificate
active
06988918
ABSTRACT:
An air intake structure for a small watercraft is provided, in which the air intake efficiency is improved. A watercraft body11includes a hull and a deck for covering on top of the hull. An engine20is disposed in the watercraft body11, and a propeller30is driven by a drive shaft22, extending rearwardly from the engine20. A turbocharger24is provided for pumping air to the engine20. An air cleaner case40is provided for introducing fresh air to the turbocharger24. The turbocharger24is located at the rear of the engine20, the air cleaner case40is located at the front of the engine20, and a plurality of air ducts71-73are located at the front of the air cleaner case40.
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Nagata Tadaaki
Nakajima Jun
Avila Stephen
Blackman William B.
Carrier Joseph P.
Carrier Blackman & Associates P.C.
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
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