Marine propulsion – Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
C440S087000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10872013
ABSTRACT:
A control system for watercraft includes a mode switch allowing the watercraft to be operated in a number of different modes. The modes selectable by the rider can include a normal mode, a reduced output mode, a suppressed acceleration mode, an enhanced acceleration mode, and a steering mode, as well as other modes.
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Avila Stephen
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha
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