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US 12,202,584 B2Granted
Detachable oar propulsion implement
OwnerJon Webbinventor
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Abstract
A handheld, detachable implement for propelling a paddleboard which affixed to a distal end of an oar, the implement comprising a propeller, motor and power supply. The oar and propulsion implement may be formed as a single integrated piece or held together using a friction fit. A plurality of sensor and indicator integrate into the implement.
Claims17
A detachable oar propulsion apparatus, the apparatus comprising:
- a tubular housing defining a hollow interior recess, the tubular housing having an open rearward end for expelling ambient water;
- a propeller disposed centrically within the open rearward end, the propeller adapted to rotate axially and propel water inflowing into the tubular housing from the open rearward end;
- wherein the tubular housing defines two or more vents forward of the propeller adapted to intake ambient water into a recess in which the propeller is disposed;
- a top plate affixed superiorly to the tubular housing, the top plate adapted to contour an exterior surface of an oar, the top plate defining a plurality of slots traversing the top plate;
- an electric motor adapted to drive the propeller;
- a driveshaft interconnecting the electric motor and propeller;
- a power supply;
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- a switch in electrical connectivity with the power supply and electric motor adapted to power on the electric motor and propeller.
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