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Rooster tail suppression apparatus

US9096299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Twin Disc, Inc. · US

Inventors

Philip Rolla · Bruzella, CH
Marzio Porro · Como, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 17, 2014
Grant date	Aug 4, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 17, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/20
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modifier may be used to prevent formation of a rooster tail when surface drive propellers are used with marine vessels. The modifier may be retractable by attaching it to the transom of the marine vessel or fixed-mounted by attaching it to the drive housing. The modifier changes the direction of the rooster tail so it flows substantially parallel to the surface of the water and hull of the marine vessel.

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