Patents Represented by Attorney Garvey, Smith, Nehrbass & Nehrbass, L.L.C.
  • Patent number: 7260973
    Abstract: A propeller straightening apparatus utilizes a pair of adjustable hydraulic cylinders to apply pressure to a selected propeller blade of the propeller. Adjustments can include lateral, longitudinal and tilt angle. A propeller mount holds the propeller in a fixed position during straightening. The mount can be quickly loosened so that the propeller can be rotated to present a different propeller blade to the hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders have polyurethane tips portions that help grip the surface of the propeller. The apparatus can bend a selected propeller blade to change rake and/or pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Hoyt Peden