Systems and methods for indicating oil level in outboard motors
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Abstract
Systems and methods are for indicating oil level in an outboard motor to an operator. An outboard motor has an internal combustion engine that drains oil to a sump; a sensor that senses oil level in the sump; and an input device and an indicator on the outboard motor. Actuation of the input device causes the sensor to determine the oil level, and then the indicator to indicate to the oil level to the operator.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION | 26125 N RIVERWOODS BLVD STE 500 METTAWA IL 60045 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F01M Class
- 182 Applications Filed
- 154 Patents Issued To-Date
- 84.62 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Langenfeld, Gregg D | Fond du Lac, US | 31 | 252 |
# of filed Patents : 31 Total Citations : 252 |
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