Patents Examined by TM Blix
  • Skid control mechanism for boats
    Patent number: 3982493
    Abstract: The invention is a skid control mechanism for a power boat and particularly for racing craft, comprising longitudinally hinged flaps mounted to opposite sides of the boat bottom and operable by steering mechanism or otherwise to deflect into an open, water-engaging position to prevent side slippage of the boat when making high-speed turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Inventor: Charles W. Cronin