Marine propulsion – Jet drive – Auxiliary use of propulsive fluid
Patent
1987-02-13
1987-10-13
Basinger, Sherman D.
Marine propulsion
Jet drive
Auxiliary use of propulsive fluid
60222, 440 43, 441 71, B63H 11117
Patent
active
046995960
ABSTRACT:
This invention is a nozzle system for use on a water craft and in particular a water craft such as a jet ski. A jet ski is a small engine powered surface water craft, usually designed for one person usage, and generally having a small aft deck suitable for standing on by the user. Heretofore, nozzles used on jet skis were pivotally mounted and were used solely to propel or to propel and steer the craft in the water. This invention is for a modified nozzle that additionally produces a small but substantial secondary jet of water directed upwards that breaks through the surface of the water behind the craft and produces a "rooster tail" effect which adds to the safety, excitement and pleasure of the user and produces a spectacular water display that is enjoyed by those observing the craft and its user in action. The rooster tail produced by this invention can be seen by other larger water craft operators long before the relatively small jet ski would be noticed thereby enhancing the safety of the jet ski operator and enhancing water safety. The improved visibility provided by this invention to jet skis also enhances surveilance by on shore personnel such as lifeguards and others concerned with the safety of the jet ski operator and others in the water.
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Clark Franklin D.
Klinker Patricia K.
Klinker Ronald D.
Basinger Sherman D.
Logan F. Eugene
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