Patents by Inventor James Michael Stephens

James Michael Stephens 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).

  • Apparatus for maneuvering boats
    Patent number: 6865997
    Abstract: An apparatus for aiding in steering and maneuvering a boat that includes a thruster that applies a force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The operation of the thruster is under control of a remote radio frequency transmitter which permits an operator of the boat to operate the thrusters without being on the bridge of the boat. A switching circuit that includes relays and solenoids associated with a solenoid valve operates with the remote frequency transmitter and receiver to energize a thruster on the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: James Michael Stephens
  • Apparatus for maneuvering boats
    Publication number: 20040094081
    Abstract: An apparatus for aiding in steering and maneuvering a boat that includes a thruster that applies a force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The operation of the thruster is under control of a remote radio frequency transmitter which permits an operator of the boat to operate the thrusters without being on the bridge of the boat. A switching circuit that includes relays and solenoids associated with a solenoid valve operates with the remote frequency transmitter and receiver to energize a thruster on the boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: James Michael Stephens
  • Apparatus for maneuvering boats
    Patent number: 6655309
    Abstract: An apparatus for aiding in steering and maneuvering a boat that includes a thruster that applies a force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The operation of the thruster is under control of a remote radio frequency transmitter which permits an operator of the boat to operate the thrusters without being on the bridge of the boat. A switching circuit that includes relays and solenoids associated with a solenoid valve operates with the remote frequency transmitter and receiver to energize a thruster on the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: James Michael Stephens