Patents Assigned to Marine Dynamics, Inc.
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Patent number: 9573656Abstract: A hydrofoil having an integrated yoke-bridge to preclude expansion of the channel defined by the yoke when the hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation plate. The single piece hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation by lateral screws passing through the hydrofoil and engaging the side of the cavitation plate. Additionally, one or two holes are optionally drilled through the single piece hydrofoil and through the cavitation plate followed by insertion of bolts passing through the hydrofoil and the cavitation plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: MARINE DYNAMICS, INC.Inventor: Jon Templeman
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Patent number: 9294604Abstract: A network system includes a first data source device with a primary interface and one or more second data source devices with a secondary interface disposed in electrical communication with the first data source device. A common data source device communicates with the first data source device and the second data source device(s). A serial string with a backbone is electrically connected to the primary interface and to the secondary interface. At least one endpoint device is electrically connected to the backbone via an endpoint interface. The primary interface is constructed and arranged initially as a master communication source for the serial string. The secondary interface is constructed and arranged to monitor messages transmitted by the primary interface and to take over as the master communication source if the secondary interface does not detect messages from the primary interface after a predetermined amount of time.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: C-Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Charles Wagner
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Patent number: 9101001Abstract: A display backlight assembly includes a light guide panel having first and second principal faces and at least one edge surface. A display screen is aligned with and substantially perpendicular to the first principal face of the light guide panel. The assembly also includes a light source with one or more white LEDs and one or more first color LEDs, where each first color LED emits a first color of light that is red, green, blue, or yellow. Each white LED and each first color LED is positioned to emit light into the light guide panel. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and capable of independently setting an intensity value for each white LED and for each first color LED. The controller controls illumination of the LEDs independently as needed to provide backlighting with the selected intensity.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: C-Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Charles J. Wagner
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Patent number: 9038555Abstract: An adjustable skeg has a body formed by sidewalls including a closed bottom or base. The sidewalls converge to form a leading edge and a trailing end. The top is generally open and the top and sidewalls define a cavity for receiving a skeg or stub. The skeg may also be of unitary construction with the lower drive unit/gear case of a boat motor. The top and bottom portions of the trailing end project rearwardly to form extensions beyond a central portion of the trailing end. A torque vane is pivotally mounted between the top and bottom extensions. The vane is pivotable to subtend a preselected angle with a respective sidewall for eliminating steering torque. A plurality of receivers is positioned on either the top or bottom extension for locking the vane in place following adjustment. The receivers are identified by respective indicia for calibrating adjustment of the torque vane.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Jon C. Templeman
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Publication number: 20150128841Abstract: A hydrofoil having an integrated yoke-bridge to preclude expansion of the channel defined by the yoke when the hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation plate. The single piece hydrofoil is secured to the cavitation by lateral screws passing through the hydrofoil and engaging the side of the cavitation plate. Additionally, one or two holes are optionally drilled through the single piece hydrofoil and through the cavitation plate followed by insertion of bolts passing through the hydrofoil and the cavitation plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: MARINE DYNAMICS, INC.Inventor: Jon Templeman
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Publication number: 20140265928Abstract: A display backlight assembly includes a light guide panel having first and second principal faces and at least one edge surface. A display screen is aligned with and substantially perpendicular to the first principal face of the light guide panel. The assembly also includes a light source with one or more white LEDs and one or more first color LEDs, where each first color LED emits a first color of light that is red, green, blue, or yellow. Each white LED and each first color LED is positioned to emit light into the light guide panel. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and capable of independently setting an intensity value for each white LED and for each first color LED. The controller controls illumination of the LEDs independently as needed to provide backlighting with the selected intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: C-Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Charles J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20140268654Abstract: A display assembly includes a first bezel part and a second bezel part each defining a substantially rectangular frame that encloses an open area. The first frame is sized and arranged to substantially align with the second frame. The second bezel part is capable of secure attachment to the first bezel part at an interface that defines at least one gap between the first frame and the second frame. A display screen has a display edge portion disposed in the gap between the first frame and the second frame. The display screen extends across the open area. Optionally, the display assembly includes an EMI screen and/or a touch screen aligned with the display screen and having an edge portion received in the gap, where the EMI screen, display screen, and touch screen are each individually removable from the display assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: C-Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Charles J. Wagner
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Publication number: 20130084762Abstract: An adjustable skeg has a body formed by sidewalls including a closed bottom or base. The sidewalls converge to form a leading edge and a trailing end. The top is generally open and the top and sidewalls define a cavity for receiving a skeg or stub. The skeg may also be of unitary construction with the lower drive unit/gear case of a boat motor. The top and bottom portions of the trailing end project rearwardly to form extensions beyond a central portion of the trailing end. A torque vane is pivotally mounted between the top and bottom extensions. The vane is pivotable to subtend a preselected angle with a respective sidewall for eliminating steering torque. A plurality of receivers is positioned on either the top or bottom extension for locking the vane in place following adjustment. The receivers are identified by respective indicia for calibrating adjustment of the torque vane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: 8312831Abstract: A hydrofoil boat stabilizer having a cross-sectional area with the configuration of a true hydrofoil is provided. The hydrofoil includes a slip-on yoke designed to compressively fit on a cavitation plate of a boat motor lower drive unit. The wings of the hydrofoil include at least one angle of attack, and preferably, a plurality of angles of attack. The hydrofoil is shaped to reduced drag and minimize cavitation. A low-drag surface is included on at least a portion of the outer surface of the hydrofoil.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Templeman, Wayne Becker
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Patent number: 8302549Abstract: A boat stabilizer that is attachable to the anti-cavitation plate or other structure of the lower drive unit of a boat motor without permanently modifying the structure of the anti-cavitation plate or other structure is provided. The shape and size of the boat stabilizer causes the stabilizer to effectively harness and control the thrust energy generated by the propeller resulting in improved thrust and fuel efficiency. Due to various features, the drag associated with the boat stabilizer is kept to a minimum. Finally, decals and other decorative elements are integrally embedded into the top surface of the inventive boat stabilizer using in-mold decoration (“IMD”) technology which makes the elements resistant to ultra-violet light, virtually indestructible and highly appealing. A boat motor, a method of attaching a boat stabilizer to a boat motor and a method of molding a boat stabilizer having at least one decorative element integrally embedded in the top surface thereof are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Templeman, Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: 7637225Abstract: A strap apparatus for holding a foldable boat seat including a seat back pivotally connected to a seat base in a folded down position is provided. The strap apparatus comprises an elongated strap body that is made of a material having a high stretch resistance, a first fastener for attaching the strap body to the seat base, and a second fastener for removably attaching the strap body to the seat back such that when the strap body is attached to the seat back, at least a portion of the strap body extends between the first fastener and the second fastener. Strap adjustment apparatus are associated with the strap body and function to adjust the length of the portion of the strap body that extends between the first fastener and the second fastener when the strap body is attached to the seat back and thereby allow the seat back to be pulled down tight against the seat base. A foldable boat seat and a method of installing a replacement foldable boat seat strap on a foldable boat seat are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: 5107786Abstract: A boat stabilizer for attachment to the lower drive unit of a boat motor. The stabilizer comprises a first lifting member having a first interior side wall for positioning adjacent to a first side of the drive unit and a first arm portion for extension around the drive unit, and a second lifting member having a second interior side wall for positioning adjacent to a second side of the drive unit and a second arm portion for extension around the drive unit toward the first arm portion. The second interior side wall is spaced from and opposes the first interior side wall forming a slot therebetween for receiving the drive unit. The first and second arm portions are removably attached together and selectively movable toward and away from each other for varying the width of the slot. The ability to vary the width of the slot for receiving the drive unit allows the stabilizer to be adjusted to fit virtually any conventional outboard or inboard/outboard boat motor.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Templeman
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Patent number: 5048449Abstract: A boat stabilizer for attachment to the lower drive unit of a boat motor. The stabilizer comprises a first lifting member having a first interior side wall for positioning adjacent to a first side of the drive unit and a first arm portion for extension around the drive unit, and a second lifting member having a second interior side wall for positioning adjacent to a second side of the drive unit and a second arm portion for extension around the drive unit toward the first arm portion. The second interior side wall is spaced from and opposes the first interior side wall forming a slot therebetween for receiving the drive unit. The first and second arm portions are removably attached together and selectively movable toward and away from each other for varying the width of the slot. The ability to vary the width of the slot for receiving the drive unit allows the stabilizer to be adjusted to fit virtually any conventional outboard or inboard/outboard boat motor.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1990Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Templeman
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Patent number: D533497Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: D589866Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Templeman, Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: D590760Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Templeman, Jon C. Templeman
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Patent number: D308851Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1988Date of Patent: June 26, 1990Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Templeman
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Patent number: D311513Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1988Date of Patent: October 23, 1990Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Templeman
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Patent number: D351129Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1990Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Arthur R. Templeman
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Patent number: D811309Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Jon Templeman, Brock Templeman, Wayne Becker