ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,441,469, issued on Oct. 14.
"Seaplane electric thruster drive system for lowspeed maneuvering" was invented by Terry Robert Snow (Oak Harbor, Wash.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention comprises a system which includes a novel quick release thruster mount system using one or more removable elements allowing the thrusters to be removed quickly. The present invention also comprises a novel "float compartment centric" design where no wiring to the cockpit is necessary. Redundant power units are self-contained and protected. The novel design incorporates thrust force over the surface of the water rudders improving directional...