Ships – Steering mechanism – Remote control steering excluding manual operation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)
Ships
Steering mechanism
Remote control steering excluding manual operation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036446
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a marine steering assembly having a steering wheel pedestal, a steering output member, a manual steering mechanism and an auto-pilot drive. The manual steering mechanism is connected to a steering wheel. The manual steering mechanism is retained by the steering wheel pedestal for manual control of the steering output member. The auto-pilot drive is connected to the steering output member and provides automatic control of the steering output member. The auto-pilot drive is aligned with and located adjacent the steering output member. The steering output member, the manual steering mechanism, the pedestal and the auto-pilot drive are accommodated within an outer casing.
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“Marine Equipment for Sail and Power Boats”, Lewmar catalogue, 2001, pp. 55-110.
Buchanan & Ingersoll PC
Lewmar Limited
Olson Lars A.
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