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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2022
Brunswick Corporation, Mettawa, IL (US);
David J. Waldvogel, Fond du Lac, WI (US);
Kass W. Sawyer, Neenah, WI (US);
Laura K. Mueller, Fond du Lac, WI (US);
Douglas A. Hull, Campbellsport, WI (US);
Aaron J. Novak, North Fond du Lac, WI (US);
Brunswick Corporation, Mettawa, IL (US);
Abstract
A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive comprises a motor housing defining a motor cavity; a motor disposed in the motor cavity; a propulsor shaft extending from the motor housing, wherein the motor is configured to cause rotation of the propulsor shaft; a propulsor which is rotated by the propulsor shaft to create a thrust force in the body of water; and a vent conduit having a first end connected to the motor cavity and a second end which vents the motor cavity to atmosphere.