Patents by Inventor Brant R. Colbry

Brant R. Colbry 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).

  • Electric power steering system for marine vessel
    Patent number: 11230360
    Abstract: A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Rod M. Sanderson, Andrew E. Maschke, Brian G. Maust, Christopher R. Douglas, Philogene F. Rousseau, Brant R. Colbry
  • ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FOR MARINE VESSEL
    Publication number: 20210331776
    Abstract: A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Rod M. Sanderson, Andrew E. Maschke, Brian G. Maust, Christopher R. Douglas, Philogene F. Rousseau, Brant R. Colbry
  • Marine electric power steering system with cable assembly
    Patent number: 10167070
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a gear assembly, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively connected to a steering shaft that extends along a steering column axis. The gear assembly includes a first gear that is driven by a second gear and a crank arm extending from the first gear. The cable assembly extends from an end of the crank arm to a steering device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brant R. Colbry, Matthew R. Burk
  • Marine electric power assist steering system with cable
    Patent number: 10005533
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brian G. Maust, Brant R. Colbry
  • MARINE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING SYSTEM WITH CABLE
    Publication number: 20170106960
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brian G. Maust, Brant R. Colbry
  • MARINE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WITH CABLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170106962
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a gear assembly, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively connected to a steering shaft that extends along a steering column axis. The gear assembly includes a first gear that is driven by a second gear and a crank arm extending from the first gear. The cable assembly extends from an end of the crank arm to a steering device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brant R. Colbry, Matthew R. Burk