IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
B63H 1/00 Propulsive elements directly acting on water
B63H 1/02 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type
B63H 1/04 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels
B63H 1/06 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels with adjustable vanes or blades
B63H 1/08 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels with adjustable vanes or blades with cyclic adjustment
B63H 1/10 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels with adjustable vanes or blades with cyclic adjustment with blades extending axially from a disc-shaped rotary body
B63H 1/12 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially in propulsive direction
B63H 1/14 Propellers
B63H 1/15 Propellers having vibration damping means
B63H 1/16 Propellers having a shrouding ring attached to blades
B63H 1/18 Propellers with means for diminishing cavitation, e.g. supercavitation
B63H 1/20 Hubs; Blade connections
B63H 1/22 Hubs; Blade connections the blades being foldable
B63H 1/24 Hubs; Blade connections the blades being foldable automatically foldable or unfoldable
B63H 1/26 Blades
B63H 1/28 Other means for improving propeller efficiency
B63H 1/30 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of non-rotary type
B63H 1/32 Flaps, pistons, or the like, reciprocating in propulsive direction
B63H 1/34 Propulsive elements directly acting on water of non-rotary type of endless-track type
B63H 1/36 Swinging flaps, e.g. fishtail type
B63H 1/37 Moving-wave propellers, i.e. wherein the propelling means comprise a flexible undulating structure
B63H 1/38 Propulsive elements directly acting on water characterised solely by flotation properties, e.g. drums
B63H 3/00 Propeller-blade pitch changing
B63H 3/02 Propeller-blade pitch changing actuated by control element coaxial with propeller shaft, e.g. the control element being rotary
B63H 3/04 Propeller-blade pitch changing actuated by control element coaxial with propeller shaft, e.g. the control element being rotary the control element being reciprocatable
B63H 3/06 Propeller-blade pitch changing characterised by use of non-mechanical actuating means, e.g. electrical
B63H 3/08 Propeller-blade pitch changing characterised by use of non-mechanical actuating means, e.g. electrical fluid
B63H 3/10 Propeller-blade pitch changing characterised by having pitch control conjoint with propulsion-plant control
B63H 3/12 Propeller-blade pitch changing the pitch being adjustable only when propeller is stationary
B63H 5/00 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water
B63H 5/02 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of paddle wheels, e.g. of stern wheels
B63H 5/03 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of paddle wheels, e.g. of stern wheels movably mounted with respect to the hull, e.g. having means to reposition paddle wheel assembly, or to retract paddle or to change paddle attitude
B63H 5/04 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of paddle wheels, e.g. of stern wheels with stationary water-guiding elements
B63H 5/07 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers
B63H 5/08 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller
B63H 5/10 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of more than one propeller of coaxial type, e.g. of counter-rotative type
B63H 5/14 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers characterised by being mounted in non-rotating ducts or rings, e.g. adjustable for steering purposes
B63H 5/15 Nozzles, e.g. Kort-type
B63H 5/16 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers with stationary water-guiding elements; Means to prevent fouling of the propeller, e.g. guards, cages or screens
B63H 5/18 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of emergency propellers, e.g. arranged at the side of the vessel
B63H 5/20 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of emergency propellers, e.g. arranged at the side of the vessel movable from a working position to a non-working position
B63H 5/125 Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
B63H 7/00 Propulsion directly actuated on air
B63H 7/02 Propulsion directly actuated on air using propellers
B63H 8/00 Sail or rigging arrangements specially adapted for water sports boards, e.g. for windsurfing or kitesurfing
B63H 8/10 Kite-sails; Kite-wings; Control thereof; Safety means therefor
B63H 8/12 Kites with inflatable closed compartments
B63H 8/14 Ram-air kites, i.e. kites at least partly inflated by air entering their leading edges during use
B63H 8/16 Control arrangements, e.g. control bars or control lines
B63H 8/18 Arrangements for connecting the user to a kite-sail; Kite-safety means, e.g. chicken loops, safety leashes or quick release mechanisms
B63H 8/20 Rigging arrangements involving masts, e.g. for windsurfing
B63H 8/21 Wishbones
B63H 8/22 Rigging arrangements involving masts, e.g. for windsurfing for connecting wishbones to the mast
B63H 8/23 Rigging arrangements involving masts, e.g. for windsurfing for tensioning or trimming the clew of the sail, e.g. outhaul trimmers
B63H 8/24 Arrangements for connecting the rigging to a board
B63H 8/25 Arrangements for connecting the sail to a mast foot, e.g. downhaul tensioners or mast foot extensions
B63H 8/40 Arrangements for improving or maintaining the aerodynamic profile of sails, e.g. cambers, battens or foil profiles
B63H 8/50 Accessories, e.g. repair kits or kite launching aids
B63H 8/52 Handheld cleats, cams or hooks for tensioning the downhaul or outhaul of a windsurfing sail
B63H 8/54 Arrangements for connecting the user or the harness to the wishbone, e.g. trapeze lines or handgrips
B63H 8/56 Devices to distribute the user’s load, e.g. harnesses
B63H 8/58 Spreader bars; Hook connection arrangements
B63H 8/70 Arrangements for handling, stowing or transport thereof
B63H 9/00 Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
B63H 9/02 Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using Magnus effect
B63H 9/04 Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
B63H 9/06 Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
B63H 9/08 Connections of sails to masts, spars, or the like
B63H 9/10 Spars; Running rigging, e.g. reefing equipment
B63H 9/061 Rigid sails; Aerofoil sails
B63H 9/065 Battens
B63H 9/067 Sails characterised by their construction or manufacturing process
B63H 9/068 Sails pivotally mounted at mast tip
B63H 9/069 Kite-sails for vessels
B63H 9/071 Kite-sails for vessels for use in combination with other propulsion means, e.g. for improved fuel economy
B63H 9/072 Control arrangements, e.g. for launching or recovery
B63H 11/00 Marine propulsion by water jets
B63H 11/01 Marine propulsion by water jets having means to prevent foreign material from clogging fluid passageway
B63H 11/02 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water
B63H 11/04 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps
B63H 11/06 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of reciprocating type
B63H 11/08 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps of rotary type
B63H 11/09 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water by means of pumps by means of pressure pulses applied to a column of liquid, e.g. by ignition of an air/gas or vapour mixture
B63H 11/10 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water having means for deflecting jet or influencing cross-section thereof
B63H 11/11 Direction control of propulsive fluid with bucket or clamshell-type reversing means
B63H 11/12 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being steam or other gas
B63H 11/14 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being steam or other gas the gas being produced by combustion
B63H 11/16 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being steam or other gas the gas being produced by other chemical processes
B63H 11/103 Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water having means for deflecting jet or influencing cross-section thereof having means to increase efficiency of propulsive fluid, e.g. discharge pipe provided with means to improve the fluid flow
B63H 11/107 Direction control of propulsive fluid
B63H 11/113 Pivoted outlet
B63H 11/117 Pivoted vane
B63H 13/00 Marine propulsion by wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements
B63H 15/00 Marine propulsion by use of vessel-mounted driving mechanisms co-operating with anchored chains or the like
B63H 16/00 Marine propulsion by muscle power
B63H 16/02 Movable thwarts; Foot-rests
B63H 16/04 Oars; Sculls; Paddles; Poles
B63H 16/06 Rowlocks; Mountings therefor
B63H 16/08 Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort
B63H 16/10 Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort for bow-facing rowing
B63H 16/16 Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using reciprocating pull cable, i.e. a strand-like member movable alternately backward and forward
B63H 16/18 Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using sliding handle or pedal, i.e. the motive force being transmitted to a propelling means by means of a lever operated by the hand or foot of the occupant
B63H 16/20 Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using rotary cranking arm
B63H 16/067 Rowlocks mounted on a structure extending beyond the gunwale of the vessel
B63H 16/073 Rowlocks; Mountings therefor having oar shaft restraining means
B63H 19/00 Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for
B63H 19/02 Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels
B63H 19/04 Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels propelled by water current
B63H 19/06 Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by discharging gas into ambient water
B63H 19/08 Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by direct engagement with water-bed or ground
B63H 20/00 Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drives; Arrangements thereof on vessels
B63H 20/02 Mounting of propulsion units
B63H 20/04 Mounting of propulsion units in a well
B63H 20/06 Mounting of propulsion units on an intermediate support
B63H 20/08 Means enabling movement of the position of the propulsion element, e.g. for trim, tilt or steering; Control of trim or tilt
B63H 20/10 Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hit; Control of trim or tilt
B63H 20/12 Means enabling steering
B63H 20/14 Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element
B63H 20/16 Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element in a horizontal plane only, e.g. for steering
B63H 20/18 Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about a longitudinal axis, e.g. the through transom shaft
B63H 20/20 Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element with provision for reverse drive
B63H 20/22 Transmission between propulsion power unit and propulsion element allowing movement of the propulsion element about at least a horizontal axis without disconnection of the drive, e.g. using universal joints
B63H 20/24 Exhaust gas outlets
B63H 20/26 Exhaust gas outlets passing through the propeller or its hub
B63H 20/28 Cooling-water intakes
B63H 20/30 Cooling-water intakes for flushing
B63H 20/32 Housings
B63H 20/34 Housings comprising stabilising fins
B63H 20/36 Transporting or testing stands; Protection of power legs
B63H 21/00 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
B63H 21/02 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being steam-driven
B63H 21/04 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being steam-driven relating to positive-displacement steam engines
B63H 21/06 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being steam-driven relating to steam turbines
B63H 21/08 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being steam-driven relating to steam boilers
B63H 21/10 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being steam-driven relating to condensers or engine-cooling fluid heat-exchangers
B63H 21/12 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven
B63H 21/14 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
B63H 21/16 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to gas turbines
B63H 21/17 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 21/18 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by nuclear energy
B63H 21/20 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being powered by combinations of different types of propulsion units
B63H 21/21 Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
B63H 21/22 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridge; Arrangements of order telegraphs
B63H 21/30 Mounting of propulsion plant or unit, e.g. for anti-vibration purposes
B63H 21/32 Arrangements of propulsion power-unit exhaust uptakes; Funnels peculiar to vessels
B63H 21/34 Arrangements of propulsion power-unit exhaust uptakes; Funnels peculiar to vessels having exhaust-gas deflecting means
B63H 21/36 Covers or casing arranged to protect plant or unit from marine environment
B63H 21/38 Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like
B63H 21/165 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by hydraulic fluid motor, i.e. wherein a liquid under pressure is utilised to rotate the propelling means
B63H 21/175 Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessel being powered by land vehicle supported by vessel
B63H 23/00 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements
B63H 23/02 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing
B63H 23/04 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical
B63H 23/06 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
B63H 23/08 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit with provision for reversing drive
B63H 23/10 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit
B63H 23/12 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units
B63H 23/14 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units with unidirectional drive or where reversal is immaterial
B63H 23/16 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units characterised by provision of reverse drive
B63H 23/18 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit for alternative use of the propulsion power units
B63H 23/20 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit for alternative use of the propulsion power units with separate forward and astern propulsion power units, e.g. turbines
B63H 23/22 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing
B63H 23/24 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing electric
B63H 23/26 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with non-mechanical gearing fluid
B63H 23/28 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with synchronisation of propulsive elements
B63H 23/30 Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements characterised by use of clutches
B63H 23/32 Other parts
B63H 23/34 Propeller shafts; Paddle-wheel shafts; Attachment of propellers on shafts
B63H 23/35 Shaft braking or locking, i.e. means to slow or stop the rotation of the propeller shaft or to prevent the shaft from initial rotation
B63H 23/36 Shaft tubes
B63H 25/00 Steering; Slowing-down otherwise than by use of propulsive elements; Dynamic anchoring, i.e. positioning vessels by means of main or auxiliary propulsive elements
B63H 25/02 Initiating means for steering
B63H 25/04 Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
B63H 25/06 Steering by rudders
B63H 25/08 Steering gear
B63H 25/10 Steering gear with mechanical transmission
B63H 25/12 Steering gear with fluid transmission
B63H 25/14 Steering gear power driven, i.e. using steering engine
B63H 25/16 Steering gear power driven, i.e. using steering engine with alternative muscle or power- operated steering
B63H 25/18 Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine
B63H 25/20 Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine by mechanical means
B63H 25/22 Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine by fluid means
B63H 25/24 Transmitting of movement of initiating means to steering engine by electrical means
B63H 25/26 Steering engines
B63H 25/28 Steering engines of fluid type
B63H 25/30 Steering engines of fluid type hydraulic
B63H 25/32 Steering engines of fluid type steam
B63H 25/34 Transmitting of movement of engine to rudder, e.g. using quadrants, brakes
B63H 25/36 Rudder-position indicators
B63H 25/38 Rudders
B63H 25/40 Rudders using Magnus effect
B63H 25/42 Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elements; Steering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor only; Steering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
B63H 25/44 Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like
B63H 25/46 Steering or dynamic anchoring by jets
B63H 25/48 Steering or slowing-down by deflection of propeller slip-stream otherwise than by rudder
B63H 25/50 Slowing-down means not otherwise provided for
B63H 25/52 Parts for steering not otherwise provided for