Patents by Inventor Wayne Floe

Wayne Floe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11112058
    Abstract: A quick attach bracket system has a structural member and an attachment bracket. The structural member is installed onto the edge of a dock or other appropriate location, and the attachment bracket may be quickly affixed to the structural member. Attachments may be affixed to the attachment bracket in order to secure the attachments to the structural member. One or more bracket hooks of the attachment bracket are received by corresponding bracket hook receivers of the structural member. A fastener flange connected to the lower end of the attachment bracket further secures the attachment bracket to the structural member through a fastener which can be tightened against a fastener receiver of the structural member. Various attachments such as flagpole brackets, ladders and other items may be attached to the attachment bracket in order to be secured to the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Patent number: 10822860
    Abstract: An electronically powered window for a watercraft consists of a shuttle frame, a sliding mechanism, a window pane, and a bottom edge support groove. A first lateral support arm and a second lateral support arm of the shuttle frame along with the bottom edge support groove helps position the window pane within the shuttle frame. The sliding mechanism allows the user to position the window pane such that the window is in an open configuration or a closed configuration. To do so, a first lateral edge is slidably positioned along the first lateral support arm. Moreover, a second lateral edge is slidably positioned along the second lateral support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Patent number: 10676916
    Abstract: A tilting canopy has a canopy frame, at least one actuator, a plurality of canopy supports, and a support frame. The canopy frame is hingedly connected to the support frame through two medial supports, such that the medial supports act as pivot points for the canopy frame. The at least one actuator is engaged between the canopy frame and the support frame such that the at least one actuator is configured to rotate the canopy frame about the pivot point between a lowered position and a raised position. In the raised position, a user may store a boat or other vehicle or item with towers, Bimini tops, or other features which would normally be prohibitive of moving the boat or other vehicle beneath the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Publication number: 20190249824
    Abstract: A quick attach bracket system has a structural member and an attachment bracket. The structural member is installed onto the edge of a dock or other appropriate location, and the attachment bracket may be quickly affixed to the structural member. Attachments may be affixed to the attachment bracket in order to secure the attachments to the structural member. One or more bracket hooks of the attachment bracket are received by corresponding bracket hook receivers of the structural member. A fastener flange connected to the lower end of the attachment bracket further secures the attachment bracket to the structural member through a fastener which can be tightened against a fastener receiver of the structural member. Various attachments such as flagpole brackets, ladders and other items may be attached to the attachment bracket in order to be secured to the structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Publication number: 20190218845
    Abstract: An electronically powered window for a watercraft consists of a shuttle frame, a sliding mechanism, a window pane, and a bottom edge support groove. A first lateral support arm and a second lateral support arm of the shuttle frame along with the bottom edge support groove helps position the window pane within the shuttle frame. The sliding mechanism allows the user to position the window pane such that the window is in an open configuration or a closed configuration. To do so, a first lateral edge is slidably positioned along the first lateral support arm. Moreover, a second lateral edge is slidably positioned along the second lateral support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Publication number: 20190048576
    Abstract: A tilting canopy has a canopy frame, at least one actuator, a plurality of canopy supports, and a support frame. The canopy frame is hingedly connected to the support frame through two medial supports, such that the medial supports act as pivot points for the canopy frame. The at least one actuator is engaged between the canopy frame and the support frame such that the at least one actuator is configured to rotate the canopy frame about the pivot point between a lowered position and a raised position. In the raised position, a user may store a boat or other vehicle or item with towers, Bimini tops, or other features which would normally be prohibitive of moving the boat or other vehicle beneath the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Patent number: 5738379
    Abstract: An improved trailer structure constructed of light-weight material and especially adapted for hauling snowmobiles is described. An improved tongue structure, having a pair of opposed channels extending longitudinally, is shown arranged to cooperate with a hitch structure on a vehicle to allow an enhanced turning radius between the trailer and the vehicle. The improved tongue works in cooperation with an integrally formed tongue support channel for vertical and lateral support. An improved rear frame member protects associated lights and has a ramp member to protect the deck of the trailer when objects are slid onto the trailer from the rear. Side panel members and support beams support the trailer deck and can support associated stake holders for mounting auxiliary removable sides and ends on the trailer frame around the trailer deck. Each of the components is integrally formed by extruding a light-weight material, and cut to length for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: Wayne Floe
  • Patent number: 5421612
    Abstract: An improved trailer structure constructed of light-weight material and especially adapted for hauling snowmobiles is described. An improved tongue structure, having a pair of opposed channels extending longitudinally, is shown arranged to cooperate with a hitch structure on a vehicle to allow an enhanced turning radius between the trailer and the vehicle. The improved tongue works in cooperation with an integrally formed tongue support channel for vertical and lateral support. An improved rear frame member protects associated lights and has a ramp member to protect the deck of the trailer when objects are slid onto the trailer from the rear. Side panel members and support beams support the trailer deck and can support associated stake holders for mounting auxiliary removable sides and ends on the trailer frame around the trailer deck. Each of the components is integrally formed by extruding a light-weight material, and cut to length for assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: Wayne Floe