Apparatus for and a method of controlling the speed of a ship
Patent 5618211 Issued on April 8, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 17, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 17, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesShip S drive system Marine transmission gear unit with double drive Shaft brake for marine propulsion system Marine propulsion control system including maneuvering brake Multi-propeller drive system Patent #: 5413512 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 587930 filed on 01/17/1996US Classes:440/4, PLURAL ENGINES WITH SINGLE PROPELLING MEANS440/1, MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION440/75, Having transmission440/87For engine speedExaminersPrimary: Avila, StephenAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB63H 023/10Foreign Application Priority Data1995-01-19 FRAbstractA method and apparatus for controlling the speed of a ship optimizing the configuration of its drive system, e.g., including its engine, geartrain, brake, clutch and screw.Field of SearchMEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITIONDIVERSE ENGINE MEANS PLURAL ENGINES WITH SINGLE PROPELLING MEANS ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS SCREW PROPELLER Shaft braking or locking Having transmission ENGINE, MOTOR, OR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MEANS For transmission For engine speed Trolling plates | |
