Patents by Inventor David M. Samek
David M. Samek 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).
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Publication number: 20220073180Abstract: A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Salmon, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 11173996Abstract: A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Salmon, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20190283854Abstract: A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Salmon, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 10029764Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 9676462Abstract: A trolling motor system with power steering and associated methods are provided. The trolling motor system includes a power steering module mounted to a mount of the trolling motor system. The power steering module is operable to rotate a trolling motor assembly of the trolling motor system about an axis thereof based upon at least one of a mechanical or an electrical input.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, David M. Samek, Justin Alders
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Publication number: 20170015390Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 9434452Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20160001865Abstract: A trolling motor system with power steering and associated methods are provided. The trolling motor system includes a power steering module mounted to a mount of the trolling motor system. The power steering module is operable to rotate a trolling motor assembly of the trolling motor system about an axis thereof based upon at least one of a mechanical or an electrical input.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, David M. Samek, Justin Alders
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Publication number: 20140336854Abstract: A marine device, such as a trolling motor, a trim tab, a downrigger or a sonar device, is operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device. The marine device is connected to a controller that provides commands to the marine device. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Paul D. Salmon, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 8776712Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 8677919Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 8495963Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20130104790Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20130104789Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 8381671Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20120055387Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20110209652Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20110209653Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Publication number: 20110209656Abstract: A shallow water anchor is provided. The shallow water anchor comprises a first anchor extension and a second anchor extension axially received by a housing. The first anchor extension is axially received by the second anchor extension such that the first and second anchor extensions are sequentially deployable from the housing using an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is controlled by a control interface that is operable to detect when the shallow water anchor has reached a fully extended state and fully retracted state. The shallow water anchor further includes a biasing compensator that compensates for fluctuations in the overall depth of water the anchor is deployed in due to waves or other anomalies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: Darrel A. Bernloehr, Gregory Paul Beamer, David M. Samek
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Patent number: 7538511Abstract: A trolling motor control system includes plurality of modules that are connected to a communication bus to transmit and receive data used in controlling operation of a trolling motor. Based upon data transmitted over the bus, trolling motor speed, steering, and trim can be controlled. The modules can include motor controller modules, foot pedal modules, compass and GPS modules, RF modules for wireless control, battery metering modules, diagnostic modules, accessory device driver modules, power trim controller modules, and power steering controller modules.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventor: David M. Samek