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Marine propulsion November recently filed with US Patent Office 11/11

20110287674 - Watercraft propulsion device: A propulsion device is disclosed for propelling a floating watercraft. In at least one embodiment, the propulsion device includes a flexible fluke that is pivotal about a substantially horizontal fluke pivot axis, and at least one device for transmitting an oscillatory motion about the fluke pivot axis to the fluke.... Agent: Dolprop Industries Ab

20110281477 - Outboard motor and marine vessel including the same: An outboard motor includes an outboard motor main body, an attachment mechanism, a pivoting mechanism, an angle detecting device, a rotation speed detecting device, and a controller. The pivoting mechanism includes a first cylinder arranged to support and pivot the outboard motor main body about a horizontal shaft from a... Agent: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha

20110281478 - Systems, devices and methods for providing energy for ship propulsion: The present invention allows for the replacement of polluting and inefficient diesel-based marine propulsion systems. A natural-gas burning power plant in combination and at least one renewable energy source are combined to drive a ship's propulsion during times when the power plants are not in use for other activities including... Agent:

20110281479 - Flexible impact blade with drive device for a flexible impact blade: A watercraft having a plurality of flexible section secured to a mount, having a drive assembly, wherein the water craft can move the flexible section upwardly and downwardly to propel the watercraft through the water.... Agent:

20110281480 - Connecting piece that can be inserted into a boats hull: A connecting piece (1) that can be set or inserted into the hull of a boat. The connecting piece has an opening (2) therein for the passage of a pivoted boat drive unit. An outer edge area (3) of the connecting piece (1) facilitates fixing and sealing of the connecting... Agent: Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

20110275254 - Waterjet propulsion system and method for a marine vehicle: A waterjet based propulsion system and method that utilizes more than one waterjet outlet port and controls the selective application of power to the waterjets with a splitter gearbox thereby improving the efficiency of the marine craft at low and high speeds.... Agent: Twin Disc, Inc.

20110275255 - Personal marine transporter capable of offering the rider the exhilarating feeling of steering a very maneuverable water craft by the direction of his body motion: A personal marine transporter capable of offering the rider the exhilarating feeling of steering a very maneuverable water craft by the direction of his body motion. Additional features consisting of a handle bar collapsible downward into its housing, a seat with its back rotatable backward and two armrests rotatable forward,... Agent:

20110275256 - Improvements in or relating to amphibians: A three- or four-wheeled amphibian (1) comprises hull (2), body (3), front steered wheel (11) or wheels (11, 11′), and rear wheel (9) or wheels (9, 9′). Each steered wheel is connected to the amphibian by a retractable suspension assembly (10, 10′). Upper and lower suspension arms (14 and 15)... Agent: Gibbs Technologies Ltd

20110275257 - Jet drive system powered by a 4-cycle engine to propel shallow water boats: One embodiment of a boat or watercraft that is fitted with a jet drive system powered by a 4-cycle engine and positioned in such a way that will enable the boat to be propelled and maneuvered in extremely shallow water and launched for use by a minimum of one person.... Agent:

20110275258 - Marine electric generator flushing system: A marine electric generator flushing system for a boat has a liquid container attached in the generator raw cooling water intake line and mounted in a boat hull positioned along the water line of the boat. The liquid container has a fresh water inlet that allows a fresh water hose... Agent:

20110269355 - Amphibian: A two wheeled planing amphibian (10) has a hull (20), bow (24), front wheel (30) and rear wheel (40). Front suspension (32) and rear suspension (42) are retractable, separately or simultaneously. Front wheel (30) may retract vertically or rotationally. Steering is by handlebars (50), link (54), and forks (36). Front... Agent: Gibbs Technologies Ltd