Patents by Inventor Bruce Kaye

Bruce Kaye 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).

  • Airboat systems and methods for increasing engine efficiency while reducing torque and noise
    Patent number: 5839926
    Abstract: An airboat propelling system is provided wherein a propeller is rotated by a hollow driven shaft. A further embodiment is provided wherein two propellers are rotated in opposite directions by counter-rotating coaxial hollow driven shafts. Floating stiffener bearings positioned between the coaxial hollow driven shafts suppress flexion and protect the opposing surfaces of the shafts. These innovative techniques permit a minimization of size and weight, as well as a reduction in rotational speed of the propellers, maximizing efficiency and decreasing noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye
  • Airboat systems and methods for increasing engine efficiency while reducing torque and noise
    Patent number: 5807149
    Abstract: An airboat propelling system is provided wherein a propeller is rotated by a hollow driven shaft. A further embodiment is provided wherein two propellers are rotated in opposite directions by counter-rotating coaxial hollow driven shafts. Floating stiffener bearings positioned between the coaxial hollow driven shafts suppress flexion and protect the opposing surfaces of the shafts. These innovative techniques permit a minimization of size and weight, as well as a reduction in rotational speed of the propellers, maximizing efficiency and decreasing noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye
  • Air boat transmission housing
    Patent number: D350358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: K-Way Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kaye