Patents Assigned to Jackson Kayak, Inc.
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Patent number: 11591059Abstract: A modular hybrid propulsion unit is disclosed that is mountable to a watercraft. According to an example, the modular hybrid propulsion unit includes a housing configured to fit within a complementary housing receiver on a topside of the watercraft, and a rotational output coupling configured to rotationally engage with a rotational input coupling for a propeller of the watercraft. The propulsion unit further includes an electric motor within the housing, the electric motor having a motor shaft connected to the rotational output coupling for providing an electrically powered rotational input to the rotational output coupling. The propulsion unit further includes a crank having one or more crank arms. The crank is connected to the rotational output coupling for providing a human powered rotational input to the rotational output coupling independent of the electrically powered rotational input by the electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: JACKSON KAYAK, INC.Inventors: Rick Jones, Andy Zimmerman
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Patent number: 11096373Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to an animal kennel having a door secured to a body of the animal kennel by a plurality of releasable fasteners. One example provides an animal kennel comprising a body defining an enclosed space and an opening into the enclosed space, a door configured to selectively block the opening, and a plurality of releasable fasteners securing the door to the body, the plurality of releasable fasteners positioned such that the door is selectively openable in a vertical direction or in a horizontal direction based upon different combinations of releasable fasteners being released.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: JACKSON KAYAK, INC.Inventor: Damon Bungard
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Patent number: 10266237Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to watercraft with retractable drive mechanisms. One example provides a watercraft including a hull having a receiving compartment, and also having a deck. The watercraft also includes a drive unit extending through the deck and the hull of the watercraft and being configured to receive rotational input. The drive unit includes a driveshaft and propeller moveable between an extended position in which the propeller is positioned underneath the hull and a retracted position in which the propeller is positioned at least partially within the receiving compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventors: Andy Zimmerman, Terrence J. Gilbert, Damon Bungard, Kenneth Clark Causey
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Patent number: 9758220Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to watercraft with retractable drive mechanisms. One example provides a watercraft including a hull having a receiving compartment, and also having a deck. The watercraft also includes a drive unit extending through the deck and the hull of the watercraft and being configured to receive rotational input. The drive unit includes a driveshaft and propeller moveable between an extended position in which the propeller is positioned underneath the hull and a retracted position in which the propeller is positioned at least partially within the receiving compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventors: Andy Zimmerman, Terrence J. Gilbert, Damon Bungard, Kenneth Clark Causey
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Patent number: 9750371Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to a cooler having a securing structure. One example provides a cooler including a body, a lid movably coupled to the body, a recess formed in the body, a securing structure extending around at least a portion of the recess thereby forming a first lock receptacle, a second lock receptacle formed in the lid and positioned to align over the first lock receptacle when the lid is in a closed position, and a gap located between the securing structure and the lid, the gap being configured to accommodate a locking device when the lid is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventors: Damon Bungard, Mark Nordstrom
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Publication number: 20140026807Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed herein that relate to recreational self-propelled watercraft. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a self-propelled watercraft including a hull, a deck comprising a first seat receiver configured to support a seat at a higher position and a second seat receiver configured to support the seat at a lower position, and a seat securing mechanism configured to be operable by a user to selectively secure the seat to the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventors: Tony Lee, Drew Gregory, Scott Henderson
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Patent number: 8573146Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed herein that relate to recreational self-propelled watercraft. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a self-propelled watercraft including a hull, a deck comprising a first seat receiver configured to support a seat at a higher position and a second seat receiver configured to support the seat at a lower position, and a seat securing mechanism configured to be operable by a user to selectively secure the seat to the deck.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventors: Tony Lee, Drew Gregory, Scott Henderson
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Publication number: 20130032080Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed herein that relate to recreational self-propelled watercraft. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a self-propelled watercraft including a hull, a deck comprising a first seat receiver configured to support a seat at a higher position and a second seat receiver configured to support the seat at a lower position, and a seat securing mechanism configured to be operable by a user to selectively secure the seat to the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: JACKSON KAYAK, INC.Inventors: Tony Lee, Drew Gregory, Scott Henderson
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Patent number: 8256368Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to the efficient reinforcement of molded kiss-offs in a kayak. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a personal self-propelled watercraft comprising a unitary molded plastic body comprising a hull and a seat, a kiss-off connecting two proximate surfaces of the self-propelled watercraft, and a plastic reinforcing structure welded within an interior of the kiss-off.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Jackson Kayak, Inc.Inventor: Brad Sisco
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Publication number: 20110265703Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to the efficient reinforcement of molded kiss-offs in a kayak. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a personal self-propelled watercraft comprising a unitary molded plastic body comprising a hull and a seat, a kiss-off connecting two proximate surfaces of the self-propelled watercraft, and a plastic reinforcing structure welded within an interior of the kiss-off.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: JACKSON KAYAK, INC.Inventor: Brad Sisco