Patents Assigned to Johnson Outdoors Inc.
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Patent number: 10196120Abstract: A universal mounting bracket for outboard marine equipment is provided. The universal mounting bracket includes a first member mounted to one end of an arm, and a second member mounted to the other end of the arm. The first and second members mate with the arm to define respective first and second adjustment axes. The arm is adjustable relative to the first member about the first axis. The second member is adjustable relative to the arm about the second axis. Adjustment about the first and second axes allows a user to govern the distance of marine equipment mounted to the second coupling relative to a watercraft.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventor: Craig E. Turek
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Patent number: 10174950Abstract: A portable stove is provided. The portable stove includes an accessory port such that it may be connected to an accessory component. With such a connection, a single fuel source which provides a regulated flow of fuel may be utilized for both the portable stove and the accessory component.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Hebert, Jr., Adam E. Wilcox, Jeffrey M. Megivern
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Patent number: 10137970Abstract: A first stage pressure regulator is provided. A valve body has an inlet and an outlet that define a pressure chamber therebetween. The valve body defines a pressure compensation chamber having an opening fluidly communicating the pressure compensation chamber with the surrounding water. The first stage pressure regulator comprises an inlet tubular union removably received into the inlet. A removable high pressure orifice body defines an orifice therethrough. The orifice body is carried by the valve body proximate the inlet. A valve seat is within the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Alessandro Cigolini, Franco Solari, Corrado Cominetti
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Patent number: 10107908Abstract: A 360-degree sonar imaging system and method are provided. The system includes a sonar transducer assembly pod with tilted mechanically scanning sonar (MSS) transducers that is deployed into the water below the bottom of the boat. The system provides photo-like imaging of an area surrounding a boat which does not require the boat to be in motion. The pod is deployed by a variety of manual, (trolling motor, transom) or powered mechanical (bow, transom, or fairing block) deployment mechanisms to allow for deployment and retraction of the sonar transducer assembly. In particular embodiments, the MSS system communicates with a side-scan-sonar-imaging-equipped control head unit to display the images generated therefrom. Various speeds and sector scans are provided, as well as a locked side-scan sonar mode. Waypoint navigation and split screen views are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: David A. Betts, Sean M. DeHart
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Publication number: 20180299547Abstract: A sonar mapping system that includes a sonar transducer assembly configured for mounting on a watercraft, and a display configured to show a topographical chart of a body of water. The sonar mapping system further includes a processor coupled to the sonar transducer assembly and display. The processor is configured to create the topographical chart in real time, and to update the topographical chart in real time, based on sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly. The processor is also configured to render the created or updated topographical chart on the display. The sonar mapping system has memory accessible by the processor and configured to store the topographical chart rendered by the processor, and to store the sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Per Pelin, Scott A. Harrington
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Patent number: 10035575Abstract: A trolling motor system with a lift assist device is provided. The trolling motor system includes a lift assist device which aids in moving a shaft assembly of the trolling motor system along a trim axis thereof. The lift assist device includes a biasing element which extends therefrom and connects to a shaft assembly of the trolling motor system.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Craig E. Turek
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Patent number: 10029764Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 10022087Abstract: A stroke counter and a method of analyzing strokes of swimmer are provided. The stroke counter and method use changes in pressure proximate the arms and legs of the swimmer to determine when the swimmer performs a swimming stroke using either the arms or legs.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Reima K. Holopainen, Jari M. A. Tiira
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Publication number: 20180195923Abstract: A tank pressure transmitter with integrated breathing gas analyzer and associated methods are provided. The tank pressure transmitter can include a gas sensor which detects a constituent of a breathing gas. The transmitter is operable to compile a constituent reading from the constituent detected, and communicate this constituent reading wirelessly to a dive computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Arne Sieber, Reima K. Holopainen, Joe Stella, Sebastian Reif, Bradley E. Lally
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Patent number: 10012731Abstract: A sonar mapping system that includes a sonar transducer assembly configured for mounting on a watercraft, and a display configured to show a topographical chart of a body of water. The sonar mapping system further includes a processor coupled to the sonar transducer assembly and display. The processor is configured to create the topographical chart in real time, and to update the topographical chart in real time, based on sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly. The processor is also configured to render the created or updated topographical chart on the display. The sonar mapping system has memory accessible by the processor and configured to store the topographical chart rendered by the processor, and to store the sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Per Pelin, Scott A. Harrington
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Publication number: 20180160849Abstract: A portable multi-purpose cooking system is provided. The cooking system provides a grilling surface, a griddle surface, and a stove grate contained within a cooking unit. The grilling surface and griddle surface are provided on a reversible cooking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Hebert, JR., Adam E. Wilcox, Garrett Casey
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Publication number: 20180129213Abstract: A system for controlling a marine vessel has a sonar depth finder which displays a chart, stored in memory, for a body of water. The chart includes an underwater feature contour that defines a boundary of an underwater feature. The sonar depth finder includes a processor to create or update the topographical chart based on sonar data from a sonar transducer assembly. The sonar data includes information on the underwater feature. The processor can display and store the topographical chart. The user may select from the underwater feature contours on the depth finder display. The depth finder can generate a route for the marine vessel that includes a path along the selected underwater feature contours. A vessel control device, in communication with the depth finder, may receive transmissions, from the depth finder, which include the generated route. The vessel control device can automatically direct the marine vessel along the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Per Pelin, Paul D. Salmon
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Publication number: 20180120431Abstract: A sonar mapping system that includes a sonar transducer assembly configured for mounting on a watercraft, and a display configured to show a topographical chart of a body of water. The sonar mapping system further includes a processor coupled to the sonar transducer assembly and display. The processor is configured to create the topographical chart in real time, and to update the topographical chart in real time, based on sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly. The processor is configured to render the created or updated topographical chart on the display. The sonar mapping system has memory accessible by the processor and configured to store the topographical chart rendered by the processor, and to store the sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly. The sonar data includes information indicative of vegetation present on a lakebed, seabed, or riverbed surface, the information being displayed on the topographical chart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Per Pelin, Scott Allen Harrington
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Patent number: 9889911Abstract: A back pack for an underwater breathing gas tank is provided. The back pack includes a tank mounting structure having a front surface facing away from an underwater breathing gas tank when an underwater breathing gas tank is operably mounted to the tank mounting structure. The tank mounting structure defines a recess. The front surface defines an opening of the recess. The tank mounting structure defines a bottom surface of the recess opposite the opening in the front surface. The back pack includes a strap and a buckle. The buckle has a latched state for securing the strap in a fixed position for securing an underwater breathing gas tank to the tank mounting structure. The buckle, when in a latched state, is positioned at least partially within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Joseph B. Stella, Bradley E. Lally, Corrado Cominetti, Alberto Belloni
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Patent number: 9851752Abstract: A dive computer system that includes a primary power source and a console, located remotely from the power source. The console includes a display screen configured to be readable underwater. The primary power source is connected to the console via a cable. The console does not include a connection for a gas hose. In certain embodiments the dive computer includes a secondary power source, while in further embodiments the dive computer has a color display.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Reima K. Holopainen, Stefan E. Wegmann, Jari M. A. Tiira, Bruno Meinrad Erne
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Patent number: 9783092Abstract: A kayak seat is provided that includes a seat base, and a seat pan supported by, and attached to, the seat base. The seat pan is made from a flexible material such that the seat pan is configured to be adjustable. The seat pan is configured to support the pelvis and thighs of a user seated in the seat pan. A seat back is attached to the seat base. A first adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the seat pan from a single point of adjustment. A second adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the seat back.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey M. Bergmark, Robert J. McDonough, Mathew S. Cardinali
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Publication number: 20170210455Abstract: A trolling motor system with a lift assist device is provided. The trolling motor system includes a lift assist device which aids in moving a shaft assembly of the trolling motor system along a trim axis thereof. The lift assist device includes a biasing element which extends therefrom and connects to a shaft assembly of the trolling motor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Craig E. Turek
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Patent number: D793794Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Hebert, Jr., Adam E. Wilcox, Jeffrey M. Megivern
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Patent number: D793796Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Hebert, Jr., Adam E. Wilcox, Jeffrey M. Megivern
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Patent number: D843156Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Hebert, Jr., Adam E. Wilcox, Garrett Casey