Patents Assigned to Genmar IP LLC
  • Patent number: 6880480
    Abstract: A tackle organizer system that organizes fishing tackle and equipment at a storage location inboard a boat. The system includes a storage box, a multiple-port organizer insert, and a storage tray that defines one or more storage recesses. The system further provides securable storage for fishing tackle and equipment in both a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventor: Gary L. Clouse
  • Patent number: 6574911
    Abstract: A tackle management system and organizer that fits within inboard storage locations of a boat. The system includes two tracks and a plurality clips that define compartments for tackle or utility boxes. The clips and tracks are adapted to securely store a variety of sized tackle boxes. The system may be used in original equipment installations or as a retrofit installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Mark Zwicker
  • Patent number: 6527341
    Abstract: A seat is pivotally mounted to a wall by means of at least one hinge assembly, enabling the seat to be folded. The hinge assembly provides an upward and rearward movement as the seat pivots from a horizontal to a vertical orientation during folding. The hinge assembly has a seat mounting bracket mounted to the lower surface of the seat and a wall mounting bracket mounted to the wall. The seat mounting bracket is connected to the wall mounting bracket via a pair of pivoting arms. Each pivoting arm is pivotally connected at one end to the wall mounting bracket and at an opposite end to the seat mounting bracket. The pivot locations are selected such that as the arms pivot in a clockwise direction, the seat mounting bracket pivots in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventor: Craig A. Martin
  • Patent number: 6516736
    Abstract: A pontoon for floating a watercraft, wherein the pontoon has a skin forming a closed body, a foam coupled to the skin within the closed body, and integral features formed by the skin. The integral features may include a support structure for mounting a watercraft structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventor: Peter Van Lancker
  • Patent number: 6415733
    Abstract: A storage system for incorporation in a boat or other vessel. The storage system includes an integrated fish landing net storage compartment which is readily accessible to a fisherman standing on a casting deck of a boat. The dedicated storage compartment keeps a dirty and/or wet landing net away from other stowed items. The storage compartment is accessible via a dual-lid access hatch with latch built into the casting deck. The storage compartment preferably comprises a polyethylene storage box which is self-draining to the bilge, allowing the storage box to be cleaned easily. The storage compartment further has a snag-free design which whereby the storage box has no protruding hardware, Therefore, the landing net will not get caught during retrieval or stowage. In addition, universal and adjustable mounting brackets are used which allow for adaptation to many different boat models, as well as providing the ability to retrofit pre-existing boat models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Hudson, Neil Ohrdorf