Resumes
Resumes
Robert Kepka Phones & Addresses
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1010 Graces Landing Cir APT 103, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 285-5588
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1010 Graces Landing Cir, Sebastian, FL 32958
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Daleville, VA
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Clarksville, IN
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Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
Business Records
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Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
IMAGINEERS, INC
5490 Griffin Rd, Davie, FL
Publications
Us Patents
Marine Gimbal Outdrive Assembly
View pageUS Patent:
7104853, Sep 12, 2006
Filed:
Mar 18, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/803596
Inventors:
Robert Thomas Kepka - Sebastian FL, US
International Classification:
B63H 5/125
US Classification:
440 57
Abstract:
A ball and socket joint assembly for a water vehicle outdrive system pivots both the trim-lift and the rudder as well as provides a reverse thrust without the need of a shifting mechanism. The ball and socket joint assembly includes a control mechanism for generating a user input and directing the outdrive system to rotate freely in a select arcuate path so that the water vehicle can be propelled in a corresponding direction, a ball and socket joint section operably connected to the control mechanism for cooperating therewith to selectively position the outdrive system corresponding to the user input, and a support mechanism for assisting to maintain the ball and socket joint section at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. The support mechanism is selectively operable independently of the control mechanism so that a user may pivot the outdrive during non-operating conditions, for maintenance, repairs and the like.