Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Gasper

Daniel L. Gasper 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).

  • Surf wake system for a watercraft
    Patent number: 9334022
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. Gasper, Adam A. McCall
  • Surf wake system for a watercraft
    Patent number: 9260161
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. Gasper, Adam A. McCall
  • Surf Wake System for a watercraft
    Publication number: 20130228113
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCALL
  • SURF WAKE SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT
    Publication number: 20130213293
    Abstract: An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Malibu Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel L. GASPER, Adam A. McCall
  • Method and apparatus for dampening rudder vibration
    Patent number: 8171870
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dampening rudder vibration of a motorboat. The apparatus may include a tiller assembly rotatable about a pivot point adjacent the stern of the motorboat, the tiller assembly including a tiller arm extending in a first direction from the pivot point and configured to be rotated about the pivot point by a user, and/or a damper mounted on the tiller assembly extending in a second direction from the pivot point. The damper may be configured to rotate integrally with the tiller arm, and the damper may include a mass that is sufficient to dampen vibrations of the tiller. A method of using the apparatus for dampening rudder vibration is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Malibu Boats LLC
    Inventor: Daniel L. Gasper
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMPENING RUDDER VIBRATION
    Publication number: 20100083888
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dampening rudder vibration of a motorboat. The apparatus may include a tiller assembly rotatable about a pivot point adjacent the stern of the motorboat, the tiller assembly including a tiller arm extending in a first direction from the pivot point and configured to be rotated about the pivot point by a user, and/or a damper mounted on the tiller assembly extending in a second direction from the pivot point. The damper may be configured to rotate integrally with the tiller arm, and the damper may include a mass that is sufficient to dampen vibrations of the tiller. A method of using the apparatus for dampening rudder vibration is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Malibu Boats West, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel L. Gasper
  • Method and apparatus for modifying wake
    Patent number: 7140318
    Abstract: An adjustable wake setting device for modifying a wake produced by a watercraft traveling through water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Malibu Boats West, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel L. Gasper