Patents Assigned to Malibu Boats LLC
  • Publication number: 20140261135
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Timothy Michael Lopes, Bryan Walter Munday, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green
  • Publication number: 20140137787
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green, Jeffrey Lee Predmore, Timothy Michael Lopes
  • Publication number: 20140137786
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN
  • Publication number: 20140102348
    Abstract: A wake modifying system for modifying a wake produced by a watercraft traveling through water may include a rudder pivotally mounted to the watercraft for steering the watercraft, a fin pivotally mounted to the watercraft substantially along a centerline of the watercraft and forward the rudder, wherein the fin pivots about an upright axis to modify the wake produced by the watercraft traveling through the water, an actuator mounted within the watercraft and operably coupled to the fin for pivoting the fin relative to the centerline, and a controller mounted on the watercraft allowing an operator to control the actuator and selectively pivot the fin to a desired angle ?d relative to the centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
  • Publication number: 20140083348
    Abstract: A wake tower for a powerboat for use in wakeboarding or other water sports is described. The wake tower can include base members attached to the powerboat and a U-shaped bar extending generally upwardly from the base members. The side bars can be tapered inward and can also be angled toward the bow of the powerboat. Support members can be positioned along the side bars to provide increased structural support to increase the maximum load of the wake tower and to increase the rigidity of the wake tower resulting in less shaking during use. A tow cross bar having a tow rope connector can be suspended generally between the side bars of the wake tower. The wake tower can be transitioned between an upright position and a lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
  • Patent number: 8578873
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green, Jeffrey Lee Predmore, Timothy Michael Lopes
  • Patent number: 8539897
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green
  • Patent number: 8534214
    Abstract: A wake modifying system for modifying a wake produced by a watercraft traveling through water may include a rudder pivotally mounted to the watercraft for steering the watercraft, a fin pivotally mounted to the watercraft substantially along a centerline of the watercraft and forward the rudder, wherein the fin pivots about an upright axis to modify the wake produced by the watercraft traveling through the water, an actuator mounted within the watercraft and operably coupled to the fin for pivoting the fin relative to the centerline, and a controller mounted on the watercraft allowing an operator to control the actuator and selectively pivot the fin to a desired angle ?d relative to the centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Gasper
  • Publication number: 20130228116
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN
  • Publication number: 20130228115
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN, JEFFREY LEE PREDMORE, TIMOTHY MICHAEL LOPES
  • Publication number: 20130228114
    Abstract: A wake modifying system for modifying a wake produced by a watercraft traveling through water may include a rudder pivotally mounted to the watercraft for steering the watercraft, a fin pivotally mounted to the watercraft substantially along a centerline of the watercraft and forward the rudder, wherein the fin pivots about an upright axis to modify the wake produced by the watercraft traveling through the water, an actuator mounted within the watercraft and operably coupled to the fin for pivoting the fin relative to the centerline, and a controller mounted on the watercraft allowing an operator to control the actuator and selectively pivot the fin to a desired angle ?d relative to the centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLC
    Inventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
  • Publication number: 20130228113
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCALL
  • Publication number: 20130213293
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCall
  • Patent number: 8485119
    Abstract: A wake tower for a powerboat for use in wakeboarding or other water sports is described. The wake tower can include base members attached to the powerboat and a U-shaped bar extending generally upwardly from the base members. The side bars can be tapered inward and can also be angled toward the bow of the powerboat. Support members can be positioned along the side bars to provide increased structural support to increase the maximum load of the wake tower and to increase the rigidity of the wake tower resulting in less shaking during use. A tow cross bar having a tow rope connector can be suspended generally between the side bars of the wake tower. The wake tower can be transitioned between an upright position and a lowered position. Shocks can be used to compensate for some of the weight of the wake tower to allow the wake tower to be raised and lowered with less effort by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Publication number: 20120279432
    Abstract: A wake tower for a powerboat for use in wakeboarding or other water sports is described. The wake tower can include base members attached to the powerboat and a U-shaped bar extending generally upwardly from the base members. The side bars can be tapered inward and can also be angled toward the bow of the powerboat. Support members can be positioned along the side bars to provide increased structural support to increase the maximum load of the wake tower and to increase the rigidity of the wake tower resulting in less shaking during use. A tow cross bar having a tow rope connector can be suspended generally between the side bars of the wake tower. The wake tower can be transitioned between an upright position and a lowered position. Shocks can be used to compensate for some of the weight of the wake tower to allow the wake tower to be raised and lowered with less effort by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Patent number: D666135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Patent number: D678168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Patent number: D686968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Patent number: D686970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Gasper
  • Patent number: D711809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Gasper