Patents by Inventor Brian M. Rupp

Brian M. Rupp 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).

  • Patent number: 11858592
    Abstract: A rail system for a pontoon boat is provided. The rail system allows for the addition and removal of a pontoon boat skin, as well as additional features and attachments without dismantling the rail system. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The rails also include features to attach exterior attachments such as accents, bumpers, and inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross
  • Publication number: 20230211853
    Abstract: A pontoon boat with a fencing defining the passenger region on a deck of the pontoon boat. The fencing comprising a plurality of fencing sections, each fencing section comprising a fencing framework and paneling secured to the fencing framework. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The fencing framework of each fencing section may comprise a plurality of aluminum tubular extrusion segments with opposing open ends, a plurality of segment connectors interconnecting the tubular extrusion segments, each segment connector having a main body portion and a plurality of insert portions extending from and unitary with the respective main body portion, the plurality of tubular extrusion segments including a plurality of panel holding tubular extrusion segments, each with edge panel retainer strips attached thereto that secure an edge portion of the paneling to the respective tubular extrusion segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross, Richard Smith
  • Publication number: 20220081070
    Abstract: A rail system for a pontoon boat is provided. The rail system allows for the addition and removal of a pontoon boat skin, as well as additional features and attachments without dismantling the rail system. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The rails also include features to attach exterior attachments such as accents, bumpers, and inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross