Patents Assigned to Michigan Wheel Corporation
  • Labyrinth seal adapter for marine propeller
    Patent number: 6835047
    Abstract: A seal adapter for reducing the escape of exhaust gases between an outboard motor and a propeller includes a substantially hollow cylindrical connecting member (71) having a shoulder (84) for dividing the connecting member (70) into a plurality of sections. A seal ring (80) is associated with one of the sections for engaging with an annular recess (76) located within the propeller hub (74) to provide a substantially tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Michigan Wheel Corporation
    Inventors: Charles L. Gerlach, Benjamin D. Curtis