Patents by Inventor Brian Karcher

Brian Karcher 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).

  • Propulsion system for a watercraft
    Patent number: 9914519
    Abstract: A mount for mounting a drive module to a watercraft is described herein. The mount in-use with the drive module is also described. The mount in-use with the drive module and the watercraft is also described. The mount includes a frame configured to be attached to the watercraft. The mount is also configured to attach to the drive module to selectively allow the drive module to translate from a first position to a second position. When in the first position, the drive module is capable of propelling the watercraft. The frame has a retainer to fix the drive module in the first position and a first spring to assist translation of the drive module toward the second position. The second position is a relatively raised position compared to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Confluence Outdoor, LLC
    Inventors: Hans Eric Nutz, Lee Patrick Ward, Brian Karcher, Matthew Montaruli, Louis Rondeau
  • PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180001986
    Abstract: A mount for mounting a drive module to a watercraft is described herein. The mount in-use with the drive module is also described. The mount in-use with the drive module and the watercraft is also described. The mount includes a frame configured to be attached to the watercraft. The mount is also configured to attach to the drive module to selectively allow the drive module to translate from a first position to a second position. When in the first position, the drive module is capable of propelling the watercraft. The frame has a retainer to fix the drive module in the first position and a first spring to assist translation of the drive module toward the second position. The second position is a relatively raised position compared to the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Hans Eric Nutz, Lee Patrick Ward, Brian Karcher, Matthew Montaruli, Louis Rondeau