Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Duke

Benjamin D. Duke 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).

  • Publication number: 20240253749
    Abstract: A dynamic adaptive ballasting system for selectively positioning batteries within the hull of a watercraft. For pontoon boats, the ballasting system may be disposed in a pontoon log, for example a middle pontoon log disposed between two outer pontoon logs. The ballasting system enables the balance and weight distribution of the watercraft to be dynamically adjusted for enhanced stability and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Blair Alan Donat, Erik Rogers, Benjamin D. Duke
  • Publication number: 20240190535
    Abstract: A pontoon boat having a battery stowage system for suspension of batteries in a pontoon. The system provides sufficient clearance between the batteries and a bottom interior of the pontoon to enable water that may enter the pontoon to pass under the batteries for discharge, for example with a bilge pump. The stowage system providing for positioning the batteries in a stowed position below the deck in a pontoon and for translating the batteries upwardly to a deck access opening. The system may provide ease of access during installation and service of the batteries while protecting the batteries from elements that may be present in the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Blair Donat, Erik Rogers, Benjamin D. Duke
  • Patent number: 11910561
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Duke, Walter B. Ross, Benoit J. Renaud, Robert J. Wachs, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220240412
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Duke, Walter B. Ross, Benoit J. Renaud, Robert J. Wachs, JR.