Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Bostwick

Christopher C. Bostwick 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: 12070999
    Abstract: A portable fuel tank assembly includes a portable fuel tank for holding fuel and a support to be connected to a supporting surface for holding the fuel tank stationary with respect to the supporting surface. The fuel tank has a first quick connector for fluid communication with the fuel in the fuel tank. The support has a second quick connector for mating and providing fluid communication with the first quick connector. The fuel tank and support are configured such that securing the fuel tank in the support simultaneously mates the second quick connector to the first quick connector to provide for fluid communication between the second quick connector and the fuel in the fuel tank. A support for holding a portable fuel tank is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor R. Haney, Kevin T. Downey, Kyle A. Walters, Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Patent number: 12071208
    Abstract: A system for a marine vessel includes a peripheral device having an actuator configured to move part of the peripheral device between a retracted position and an extended position. A first serial bus is configured to connect the peripheral device to other peripheral devices. A controller is operatively connected to the actuator and is in signal communication with the first serial bus. A sensor is coupled to the controller via a second serial bus. The controller is configured to activate the actuator to move the part of the peripheral device from the extended position to the retracted position and from the retracted position to the extended position in response to information from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Boks, John Witte, Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Publication number: 20230249542
    Abstract: A portable fuel tank assembly includes a portable fuel tank for holding fuel and a support to be connected to a supporting surface for holding the fuel tank stationary with respect to the supporting surface. The fuel tank has a first quick connector for fluid communication with the fuel in the fuel tank. The support has a second quick connector for mating and providing fluid communication with the first quick connector. The fuel tank and support are configured such that securing the fuel tank in the support simultaneously mates the second quick connector to the first quick connector to provide for fluid communication between the second quick connector and the fuel in the fuel tank. A support for holding a portable fuel tank is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor R. Haney, Kevin T. Downey, Kyle A. Walters, Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Publication number: 20210371064
    Abstract: A system for a marine vessel includes a peripheral device having an actuator configured to move part of the peripheral device between a retracted position and an extended position. A first serial bus is configured to connect the peripheral device to other peripheral devices. A controller is operatively connected to the actuator and is in signal communication with the first serial bus. A sensor is coupled to the controller via a second serial bus. The controller is configured to activate the actuator to move the part of the peripheral device from the extended position to the retracted position and from the retracted position to the extended position in response to information from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Boks, John Witte, Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Patent number: 9889527
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide a protective barrier to fuel tank coupling apparatus are described. An example method includes coupling a barrier to an outer surface of the fuel tank, where the barrier includes a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity; providing a weld pad within the cavity such that a first side of the weld pad engages the support surface; disposing a valve within the cavity of the barrier after the barrier is coupled to the outer surface such that a flange portion of the valve engages the weld pad and at least a portion of the valve is positioned in the fuel tank; and heating the weld pad and the flange portion of the valve to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of a material of the flange portion and the weld pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Publication number: 20150321291
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide a protective barrier to fuel tank coupling apparatus are described. An example method includes coupling a barrier to an outer surface of the fuel tank, where the barrier includes a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity; providing a weld pad within the cavity such that a first side of the weld pad engages the support surface; disposing a valve within the cavity of the barrier after the barrier is coupled to the outer surface such that a flange portion of the valve engages the weld pad and at least a portion of the valve is positioned in the fuel tank; and heating the weld pad and the flange portion of the valve to a temperature greater than a melting temperature of a material of the flange portion and the weld pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Patent number: 9114701
    Abstract: Barrier apparatus for use with fuel tanks are described. An example barrier apparatus includes a protective barrier having a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity. The support couples the protective barrier to a surface of the fuel tank. A weld pad is disposed within the cavity adjacent the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Christopher C. Bostwick
  • Patent number: 8997782
    Abstract: Inlet control valves for use with fuel delivery systems are described. An example inlet control valve includes a first body portion having a first coupling to define an inlet of the control valve and one of a plurality of fasteners or a plurality of slots opposite the inlet. A second body portion coupled to the first body portion to define a fluid flow passageway, where the second body portion has a second coupling to define an outlet of the control valve and the other one of the plurality of fasteners or the plurality of slots opposite the outlet. The first plurality of slots receives the first plurality of fasteners when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion. A valve is pivotally coupled relative to the first and second body portions to control fluid flow through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignees: Brunswick Corporation, Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Bostwick, Sean Whelan, Gary Lee Dunkle
  • Publication number: 20120211689
    Abstract: Inlet control valves for use with fuel delivery systems are described. An example inlet control valve includes a first body portion having a first coupling to define an inlet of the control valve and one of a plurality of fasteners or a plurality of slots opposite the inlet. A second body portion coupled to the first body portion to define a fluid flow passageway, where the second body portion has a second coupling to define an outlet of the control valve and the other one of the plurality of fasteners or the plurality of slots opposite the outlet. The first plurality of slots receives the first plurality of fasteners when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion. A valve is pivotally coupled relative to the first and second body portions to control fluid flow through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher C. Bostwick, Sean Whelan, Gary Lee Dunkle
  • Publication number: 20120074207
    Abstract: Barrier apparatus for use with fuel tanks are described. An example barrier apparatus includes a protective barrier having a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity. The support couples the protective barrier to a surface of the fuel tank. A weld pad is disposed within the cavity adjacent the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher C. Bostwick