Patents by Inventor Samuel B. Dix

Samuel B. Dix has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • STERN DRIVES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING STERN DRIVES
    Publication number: 20230303230
    Abstract: A stern drive for a marine vessel, the stern drive having a drive assembly configured to generate a thrust force in water, a powerhead configured to power the drive assembly, and a mounting assembly configured to couple the drive assembly to the transom outside of the marine vessel and to suspend the powerhead on the transom inside of the marine vessel. The mounting assembly has a vibration dampening member which isolates vibrations of the drive assembly and the powerhead relative to the transom. The powerhead, and the mounting assembly are installed on the marine vessel as a single component from outside the transom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew S. Waisanen, David J. Belter, John A. Groeschel, Samuel B. Dix, Steve Mattson