57 patents
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Utility
Systems and methods for controlling planetary transmission arrangements for marine propulsion devices
29 Jun 20
Transmission systems and methods are for a marine propulsion device having an internal combustion engine that drives a propulsor.
Matthew W. Jaeger, Jason F. Pugh, Randall J. Poirier, Joseph S. VanSelous, Jiri Jager, Karel Fortl
Filed: 5 Nov 19
Utility
Marine propulsion systems and fuel filters for marine propulsion systems
29 Jun 20
A marine propulsion system includes an internal combustion engine; a fuel reservoir; a pump that pumps fuel from the fuel reservoir to the internal combustion engine; and a fuel filter that filters the fuel.
Michael A. Torgerud, Pankaj Ankush Jagadale, Amir Abou-Zeid, Ronald M. Holinka
Filed: 8 May 18
Utility
Marine Propulsion Control System and Method with Collision Avoidance Override
24 Jun 20
A method of controlling propulsion of a marine vessel includes receiving proximity measurements from one or more proximity sensors on the marine vessel and limiting user input authority over propulsion output in a direction of an object by at least one propulsion device based on the proximity measurement so as to maintain the marine vessel at least a buffer distance from the object.
Matthew E. Derginer, Aaron J. Ward, Travis C. Malouf
Filed: 24 Nov 19
Utility
Marine Propulsion Control System and Method with Proximity-Based Velocity Limiting
17 Jun 20
A propulsion control system on a marine vessel includes at least one propulsion device configured to propel the marine vessel and at least one proximity sensor system configured to generate proximity measurements describing a proximity of an object with respect to the marine vessel.
Matthew E. Derginer, Aaron J. Ward, Travis C. Malouf
Filed: 24 Nov 19
Utility
Configurable Remote Control System and Method for a Marine Vessel
10 Jun 20
A remote control system for a marine vessel includes at least one fob communicating with a helm transceiver module on the vessel.
Steven J. Gonring
Filed: 4 Dec 18
Utility
Station keeping system and method
1 Jun 20
A method for maintaining a marine vessel at a global position and/or heading includes receiving measurements related to vessel attitude and estimating water roughness conditions based on the measurements.
Jason S. Arbuckle, Steven J. Andrasko, David M. Van Buren
Filed: 1 Feb 18
Utility
Energy absorbing weight bar support assemblies for exercise equipment
1 Jun 20
A weight bar support assembly for safely supporting a weight bar on exercise equipment in the event the user cannot return the weight bar to its original position includes an attachment bracket and a weight support member forming a catch arm which is selectively engaged with and moved away from an upright of the exercise equipment.
Westin W. Nelson, Dennis Whaley, John M. Cassidy, Mathew R. Meyer
Filed: 26 Aug 18
Design
Cable snake
25 May 20
Daryl C. Brockman, Andrew J. Janetski
Filed: 18 Jul 17
Utility
Proximity Sensing System and Method for a Marine Vessel with Automated Proximity Sensor Location Estimation
20 May 20
A system for proximity sensing on a marine vessel includes a main inertial measurement unit (IMU) positioned at a main installation attitude and a main location, a first proximity sensor configured to measure proximity of objects from a first sensor location, and a first sensor IMU positioned at the first sensor location and at a first installation attitude.
Matthew E. Derginer, Aaron J. Ward, Travis C. Malouf
Filed: 4 Nov 19
Utility
Proximity Sensing System and Method for a Marine Vessel
20 May 20
A proximity sensor system on a marine vessel includes one or more proximity sensors, each at a sensor location on the marine vessel and configured to measure proximity of objects and generate proximity measurements.
Travis C. Malouf, Aaron J. Ward, Matthew E. Derginer
Filed: 4 Nov 19
Utility
Methods and devices for securing devices and accessories to a track system
11 May 20
A device for securing accessories to a track having an entrance height.
Daniel R. Anonen, Kyle D. Kaldor, Bill Witt
Filed: 18 Nov 18
Utility
Methods and Systems for Controlling Propulsion of a Marine Vessel to Enhance Proximity Sensing In a Marine Environment
6 May 20
A propulsion control system for a marine vessel includes a plurality of propulsion devices steerable to propel the marine vessel, at least one proximity sensor that determines a relative position of the marine vessel with respect to an object, wherein the at least one proximity sensor has a field of view (FOV).
Matthew Eric Derginer, Aaron J. Ward, Travis C. Malouf
Filed: 31 Oct 18
Utility
Methods and Systems for Controlling Low-speed Propulsion of a Marine Vessel
6 May 20
A method for controlling low-speed propulsion of a marine vessel powered by a marine propulsion system having a plurality of propulsion devices includes receiving a signal indicating a position of a manually operable input device movable to indicate desired vessel movement within three degrees of freedom, and associating the position of the manually operable input device with a desired inertial velocity of the marine vessel.
Matthew Eric Derginer, Aaron J. Ward, Travis C. Malouf
Filed: 31 Oct 18
Utility
System and method for controlling course of a marine vessel
4 May 20
A method for controlling a course of a marine vessel powered by a marine engine as it moves in a body of water includes determining a current global position and a current heading of the vessel and initiating an auto-waypoint mode of a vessel course control system.
Steven J. Gonring
Filed: 24 Jan 17
Utility
Methods for positioning marine vessels
27 Apr 20
A method for positioning a marine vessel includes receiving a measured actual position of the vessel and determining a first error between the actual position of the vessel and a desired target position of the vessel.
Jason S. Arbuckle, Andrew J. Przybyl, Steven J. Andrasko
Filed: 4 Jul 18
Utility
Systems and methods for detecting if a treadmill user is running or walking
13 Apr 20
A method for detecting whether a user is walking or running.
James R. Solberg
Filed: 10 Apr 18
Utility
Single bottle interrupter
23 Mar 20
A vacuum interrupter for interrupting a voltage.
David A. Rhein
Filed: 17 Dec 14
Utility
Cooling arrangements and cooling water sprayers for marine engines
9 Dec 19
A marine engine has an internal combustion engine; an exhaust conduit that conveys exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine; a cooling water sprayer that sprays a first flow of cooling water into the exhaust conduit; and a cooling water jacket that conveys a second flow of cooling water alongside the exhaust conduit so that the second flow of cooling water cools the exhaust conduit.
Robert D. Cooper, III, Pankaj Ankush Jagadale, Joseph J. Klemp-Hawig, Michael A. Torgerud
Filed: 29 May 17
Utility
Linkage assemblies for exercise devices
9 Dec 19
An exercise device includes a linkage assembly that links a driving member to a driven member such that circular rotation of the driving member causes generally equal circular rotation of the driven member.
Zhi Lu
Filed: 2 Oct 17
Utility
Transmission lubricant system for an outboard motor
9 Dec 19
An outboard motor having an internal combustion engine that rotates a driveshaft disposed in a driveshaft housing, a transmission that is operatively connected to the driveshaft and is disposed in a transmission housing located below the driveshaft housing, a set of angle gears that operatively connect the transmission to a propulsor for imparting a propulsive force in a body of water, wherein the set of angle gears are located in a lower gearcase located below the transmission housing, and a lubrication system that circulates lubricant to and from the transmission.
Wayne M. Jaszewski, John A. Groeschel, John A. Tuchscherer
Filed: 30 Oct 16