Patents by Inventor Derek E. Hilleren

Derek E. Hilleren 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).

  • Vertically adjustable pedestal for boat accessory
    Patent number: 11614199
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Derek E. Hilleren, Brian C. Leja, Perin E. Truax, Christopher C. Eckes, Todd W. Moore, Christopher P. Quiring
  • VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL FOR BOAT ACCESSORY
    Publication number: 20210237830
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Derek E. Hilleren, Brian C. Leja, Perin E. Truax, Christopher C. Eckes, Todd W. Moore, Christopher P. Quiring
  • Vertically adjustable pedestal for boat accessory
    Patent number: 11028963
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be connected to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be connected to the boat accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Derek E. Hilleren, Todd W. Moore, Christopher P. Quiring
  • VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL FOR BOAT ACCESSORY
    Publication number: 20200375361
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be connected to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be connected to the boat accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Derek E. Hilleren, Todd W. Moore, Christopher P. Quiring