Patents by Inventor Aaron C. Mansfield

Aaron C. Mansfield has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Marine transmission transom extension enclosure system
    Patent number: 7985109
    Abstract: A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Max Machine Worx, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Method of modifying an upper gearset of a marine stern drive
    Patent number: 7827687
    Abstract: A support for the upper drive shaft of a marine stern drive unit. The support has an axial body installable in the axial bore of the upper case. Retainers on the body are engageable with the upper case to secure the support in place. One or both retainers are axially adjustable relative to the body. Adjustment may be achieved at threaded sections on the body which matingly engage threaded sections on the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Max Machine Worx, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Method of supporting an upper gearset of a marine stern drive
    Publication number: 20090118023
    Abstract: A support for the upper drive shaft of a marine stern drive unit. The support has an axial body installable in the axial bore of the upper case. Retainers on the body are engageable with the upper case to secure the support in place. One or both retainers are axially adjustable relative to the body. Adjustment may be achieved at threaded sections on the body which matingly engage threaded sections on the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Upper gearset support for marine stern drive unit and method of modification
    Patent number: 7422500
    Abstract: A support for the upper drive shaft of a marine stern drive unit. The support has an axial body installable in the axial bore of the upper case. Retainers on the body are engageable with the upper case to secure the support in place. One or both retainers are axially adjustable relative to the body. Adjustment may be achieved at threaded sections on the body which matingly engage threaded sections on the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Marine transmission transom extension enclosure system
    Publication number: 20080188147
    Abstract: A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Multiple speed marine propulsion system
    Patent number: 7361069
    Abstract: A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Max Machine Worx Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield
  • Marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system
    Patent number: 7318761
    Abstract: A marine stern drive and multi-speed transmission propulsion system in which a transmission, either manual or automatic, is interposed between the engine and stern drive extending at least partially outboard of the transom. A stern drive extension housing enclose the outboard transmission. The various embodiments may include automatic shifting, torque-absorbing couplings, dry oil sump and misalignment couplings. The system may be provided as an OEM item or as a retrofit and allows the engine to be maintained in its normal or original position thus enhancing the performance characteristics of the boat. The stern drive has forward, reverse and neutral shifting capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventors: Aaron C. Mansfield, Jason A. Mansfield