Patents Assigned to Malibu Boats LLC
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Publication number: 20140261135Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Timothy Michael Lopes, Bryan Walter Munday, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green
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Publication number: 20140137787Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green, Jeffrey Lee Predmore, Timothy Michael Lopes
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Publication number: 20140137786Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN
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Publication number: 20140102348Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
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Publication number: 20140083348Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
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Patent number: 8578873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green, Jeffrey Lee Predmore, Timothy Michael Lopes
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Patent number: 8539897Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats LLCInventors: Daniel Lee Gasper, Adam Andrew McCall, Wayne Richard Wilson, Rachael Marie Green
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Patent number: 8534214Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats LLCInventor: Daniel Lee Gasper
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Publication number: 20130228116Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN
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Publication number: 20130228115Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventors: DANIEL LEE GASPER, ADAM ANDREW MCCALL, WAYNE RICHARD WILSON, RACHAEL MARIE GREEN, JEFFREY LEE PREDMORE, TIMOTHY MICHAEL LOPES
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Publication number: 20130228114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: MALIBU BOATS, LLCInventor: DANIEL LEE GASPER
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Publication number: 20130228113Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLCInventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCALL
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Publication number: 20130213293Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLCInventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCall
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Patent number: 8485119Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Publication number: 20120279432Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Malibu Boats LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Patent number: D666135Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Malibu Boats LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Patent number: D678168Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Patent number: D686968Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Patent number: D686970Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLCInventor: Daniel Gasper
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Patent number: D711809Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Malibu Boats LLCInventor: Daniel Lee Gasper