IP Library Granted Patent US 7,549,384
Granted Patent B2
US 7,549,384 · App. 11/888,120 · Granted Jun 23, 2009

Motorwell throughhull

Assignee: GEM Products, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,549,384
App. No.
11/888,120
Granted
Jun 23, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A motorwell throughhull is disclosed having a central portion for threadably receiving end caps or securements thereon. The central portion is sizable, such as by being formed of a material that is easily cut such as plastic. The end caps may be formed of metal to provide a desirable aesthetic appearance.

Claims (11)

1. A motorwell throughhull comprising:

a central portion having a first end with threading thereon and a second end with threading thereon;

a first securement having a first tube portion including internal threading for receiving at least a portion of the threading of the first end and a first flange extending radially from the first tube portion, the first securement having a low profile defined by the flange and a first gripping structure disposed within the first tube portion that includes a cross bar mounted diametrically across the first securement for threading the first securement with the first end; and

a second securement having a second tube portion including internal threading for receiving at least a portion of the threading of the second end and a second flange extending radially from the second tube portion, the second securement having a low profile defined by the flange and a second gripping structure disposed within the second tube portion that includes a cross bar mounted diametrically across the second securement for threading the second securement with the second end.

2. A method of mounting a motorwell throughhull on a partition of a boat for draining a compartment, the method including:

providing an opening through the partition;

sizing a length of a central portion for receipt within the opening in the partition, the central portion having a first end having threading thereon, and a second end having threading thereon;

inserting the central portion within the opening;

threading a first securement onto a first end of the central portion, the first securement having a first tube portion including internal threading for receiving at least a portion of the first end and a first gripping structure disposed within the first securement tube portion that includes a cross bar mounted diametrically across the first securement for threading the first securement with the first end;

threading a second securement onto a second end of the central portion, the second securement having a second tube portion including internal threading for receiving at least a portion of the threading of the second end and a second gripping structure disposed within the second securement tube portion that includes a cross bar mounted diametrically across the second securement for threading the second securement with the second end; and

advancing the threading of the first and second securements onto the respective first and second ends to mount the first and second securements with the partition.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 29, 2007
From: BRIDGEWATER, ERLE MATTHEW
To: GEM PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 020178/0433 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2007
From: NAGLER, WYLIE DAVIN, MR.
To: GEM PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 020086/0140 →
Continuity (1)
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