Marine propulsion – Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means – Having separated propulsion means for land and water
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means
Having separated propulsion means for land and water
C440S012570, C440S012610
Reexamination Certificate
active
06957991
ABSTRACT:
Power train or an amphibious vehicle having an engine, transmission, and transfer case position in-line with longitudinal vehicle axis towards the rear of the vehicle, with transmission output facing the front of the vehicle. The transfer drive drives the rear wheels via propeller shaft, which extends adjacent the engine to rear differential. A marine drive PTO (power take off) may be taken from a shaft from the transfer case, from the propeller shaft, or from engine crankshaft pulley. Marine drive shaft may run below the engine, or alongside it, on the opposite side of the engine from propeller shaft. Decouplers may be provided to the PTO drive, to at least one rear wheel, and on the optional front axle propeller shaft.
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Basinger Sherman
Gibbs Technologies Limited
Young & Basile P.C.
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