George E Phillips

US Patent:

6352456, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Sep 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/665875

Inventors:

Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI
John M. Griffiths - Fond du Lac WI

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 5125

US Classification:

440 53

Abstract:

A marine propulsion apparatus is provided in which a support structure is attached to an internal combustion engine to support the engine and allow the engine to be pivoted about a steering axis. A steering handle is attached to the support structure and the steering handle is rotatable within a range about an axis. A driveshaft housing is attached to the internal combustion engine and a driveshaft is supported within the housing. The apparatus can be raised or lowered relative to a bracket which comprises a support cylinder. The steering handle is adjustable within a range of travel and the entire marine apparatus can be raised or lower to accommodate various different types of marine vessels.

US Patent:

6808432, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Jul 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/620009

Inventors:

Richard A. Davis - Mequon WI
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI
Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI
John M. Griffiths - Fond du Lac WI

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 2110

US Classification:

440 88C

Abstract:

A cooling system for an out drive of a stern drive device draws water from a body of water in which a marine vessel is operated and conducts the water through a conduit to an outlet end that is configured to direct a stream of water into a space which is defined under a removably attachable cover and above a surface of a heat producing portion of the out drive. The cover contains a turbulently flowing stream of water in the space in order to more efficiently conduct the water in thermal communication with the outer surface of the heat producing portion. Return passages are provided between the cover and the surface of the out drive to allow water to return, under the influence of gravity, back to the body of water from which it was drawn.

US Patent:

6960108, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

Aug 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/228032

Inventors:

Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
John M. Griffiths - Fond du Lac WI, US
George E. Phillips - Fond du Lac WI, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H020/32

US Classification:

440 77, 440113, 174152 G

Abstract:

A protective containment device is provided to serve as a strain relief component for hoses, wires, and push-pull cables extending through a front surface of an outboard motor. The protective containment device is formed from first and second portions that are assembled together with a flexibly connected divider that segregates certain components within the protective device from other components. A cylindrical ring, made of first and second retainers, is disposed around an outer surface of the cylindrical conduit to hold the first and second portions together and to retain a flexible tube in place.

US Patent:

7175491, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

May 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/120569

Inventors:

Richard A. Davis - Mequon WI, US
Claus Bruestle - Fond du Lac WI, US
Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI, US
John M. Griffiths - Fond du Lac WI, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 21/30

US Classification:

440111

Abstract:

A marine propulsion system is configured to be assembled, as one unitary structure, into a marine vessel. A transom attachment member is provided and is attachable to both an engine and a drive unit to form a single marine propulsion system structure which can be lowered into an opening formed in a transom of a marine vessel.

US Patent:

7341039, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

May 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/432841

Inventors:

Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
Joshua K. English - Stillwater OK, US
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI, US
Brian D. Simpson - Yale OK, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

F02F 7/00

US Classification:

123196R, 123195 AC, 123195 C

Abstract:

A lubrication system for an in-line engine which has a piston symmetry plane that is tilted relative to a vertical plane is provided with an oil pan and windage tray that facilitates the transfer of oil from a rotating crankshaft to the oil pan without excessive aeration. In addition, it facilitates the removal of entrained air from liquid oil as it passes from the crankshaft to a pool of oil collected in an oil pan. A windage tray is provided with a louver structure and a louver opening structure that assists this passage of oil droplets without undue aeration being caused.

US Patent:

7354324, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Jul 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/481133

Inventors:

Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI, US
Richard A. Davis - Mequon WI, US
Tom Yerby - Stillwater OK, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 1/125

US Classification:

440 57

Abstract:

A marine propulsion system is configured to be preassembled prior to the attachment of a marine engine to the marine vessel. In other words, the marine engine is attached to a transom plate, a gimbal ring, and a bell housing prior to insertion of the engine into the marine vessel. The subassembly is then moved rearwardly to cause the bell housing, gimbal ring, and portion of the transom, bracket to pass through a preformed opening in the transom. Subsequently, a transom ring is attached to the transom bracket to affix the subassembly to the transom. Then a marine drive unit is attached to the bell housing.

US Patent:

7533622, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Oct 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/973571

Inventors:

Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63B 1/00

US Classification:

114 611, 114248

Abstract:

A container, or pod, is provided for a pontoon boat in which an engine is disposed within the container and the container is supported below the deck surface of the pontoon boat. The container is shaped to prevent its passing completely downwardly through an opening in the deck surface when it is assembled from a position above the deck. A marine propulsion device is connected to the engine which is located within the pod, or container, and extends from the container when the container and the marine propulsion device are supported below the deck of the pontoon boat.

US Patent:

7637792, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

May 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/119925

Inventors:

Richard A. Davis - Mequon WI, US
Charles H. Eichinger - Oshkosh WI, US
Wayne M. Jaszewski - Jackson WI, US
George E. Phillips - Oshkosh WI, US

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 20/14

US Classification:

440 75, 416134 R, 416169 R

Abstract:

A shock absorber for a marine propulsion device is configured to provide an adapter, coupler and resilient device which can be assembled into a unit, or module, that can be inserted into a propeller. The resilient device includes two helical springs that urge the coupler into a central position with respect to the adapter and resist relative axial motion between the adapter and coupler. The shock absorber is intended to absorb the forces which occur during a shift from neutral to forward gear of the marine propulsion device.