Marine propulsion – Jet drive
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Sotelo, Jesus D. (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Jet drive
C440S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07056168
ABSTRACT:
An outboard waterjet propulsion system for a marine vessel having a bottom and a transom with a top edge, the propulsion system comprising: an intake duct with grid bars; a motor; an impeller with an impeller hub and driven by the motor; a steering deflector; and a diffusor with a diffusor hub rigidly attached to the intake duct and supporting the steering deflector. The propulsion system is positioned outboard of the vessel against the transom, and vessel steering is achieved by articulation of the steering deflector.
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Jansson, Shupe, Munger & Antaramian, Ltd.
Sotelo Jesus D.
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