Patents Assigned to K-Way Engineering, Inc.
  • Airboat systems and methods for increasing engine efficiency while reducing torque and noise
    Patent number: 5839926
    Abstract: An airboat propelling system is provided wherein a propeller is rotated by a hollow driven shaft. A further embodiment is provided wherein two propellers are rotated in opposite directions by counter-rotating coaxial hollow driven shafts. Floating stiffener bearings positioned between the coaxial hollow driven shafts suppress flexion and protect the opposing surfaces of the shafts. These innovative techniques permit a minimization of size and weight, as well as a reduction in rotational speed of the propellers, maximizing efficiency and decreasing noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye
  • Airboat systems and methods for increasing engine efficiency while reducing torque and noise
    Patent number: 5807149
    Abstract: An airboat propelling system is provided wherein a propeller is rotated by a hollow driven shaft. A further embodiment is provided wherein two propellers are rotated in opposite directions by counter-rotating coaxial hollow driven shafts. Floating stiffener bearings positioned between the coaxial hollow driven shafts suppress flexion and protect the opposing surfaces of the shafts. These innovative techniques permit a minimization of size and weight, as well as a reduction in rotational speed of the propellers, maximizing efficiency and decreasing noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye
  • Air boat transmission housing
    Patent number: D350358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye