Patents by Inventor Jeremiah Clark
Jeremiah Clark 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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Patent number: 10597130Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a trolling device having a motor with a propeller coupled to the motor and a shaft configured to couple or mount the motor to a watercraft. The trolling device may include a housing encapsulating the motor and the housing may include a nosecone. A sonar transducer assembly may be incorporated within the housing or nosecone including a phased array configured to transmit sonar beams into an underwater environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventors: Barry M. Antao, Jeremiah Clark
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Patent number: 10578706Abstract: A wireless sonar receiver is provided including a wireless receiver configured to receive sonar data from a wireless sonar transducer configured to receive sonar returns from an underwater environment as first sonar return data, convert the first sonar return data into sonar image data, and transmit the sonar image data wirelessly to the wireless sonar receiver. The wireless sonar receiver also includes a receiver processor and a receiver memory including computer program code configured to, with the receiver processor, cause the wireless sonar receiver to convert the sonar image data to second sonar return data corresponding to the sonar returns received by the wireless sonar transducer. The wireless sonar transducer also includes an output port configured to transmit the second sonar return data to a marine electronic device for processing of the second sonar return data to generate at least one sonar image for display on a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20190353744Abstract: An apparatus for providing marine information is provided including a user interface, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to generate a sonar image based on sonar return data received from an underwater environment, determine a location associated with the sonar return data based on location data received from one or more position sensors, and render a nautical chart on a display. The computer program code is further configured to cause the apparatus to receive a user input on the user interface directed to a portion of the display in which the nautical chart is presented, and modify presentation of the nautical chart such that the portion of the display presents the sonar image in response to receiving the user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Matthew W. Laster, Jeremiah Clark, Lucas Steward
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Publication number: 20190322340Abstract: A trolling motor assembly for use with a watercraft and for wirelessly communicating marine data with a remote electronic device. The assembly includes a trolling motor housing coupled to a second end of a main shaft and having mounted therein a propulsion motor for providing propulsion power to the watercraft and a sonar transducer assembly for generating marine data about an underwater environment relative to the watercraft, and a main housing coupled to a first end of the main shaft and having mounted therein a processor for processing the marine data received from the sonar transducer assembly, and a wireless module for wirelessly transmitting the marine data to the remote electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Jeremiah Clark, Neal Combs
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Patent number: 10414472Abstract: Trolling motor assemblies with an integrated screen and/or user interface are provided herein. For example, the screen is integrated in the main housing or a foot pedal housing of the trolling motor assembly and accessible/visible by a user while the trolling motor is deployed. Such an assembly provides an easy-to-use and compact assembly that provides useful marine features for the user right at the trolling motor, thereby saving space and allowing the user to receive all pertinent information at their current position on the watercraft.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Patent number: 10377459Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a trolling motor including an electric motor having a propeller coupled thereto, a shaft configured for coupling the electric motor to a watercraft. The shaft is configured to rotate relative to the watercraft and the shaft defines an internal passage. The trolling motor also includes a housing that encapsulates the motor, a removable nosecone operably coupled to the housing opposite the propeller and configured to encapsulate at least one marine device. One or more mechanical connection features are provided to enable removable connection of the nosecone to the remainder of the trolling motor housing. One or more electrical connection features are provided to enable electrical connection of the at least one marine device through the trolling motor housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventors: Aaron J. Burton, Matthew Laster, Jeremiah Clark, Christopher Dean Crawford, Paul Robert Bailey
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Publication number: 20190233075Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a trolling motor including an electric motor having a propeller coupled thereto, a shaft configured for coupling the electric motor to a watercraft. The shaft is configured to rotate relative to the watercraft and the shaft defines an internal passage. The trolling motor also includes a housing that encapsulates the motor, a removable nosecone operably coupled to the housing opposite the propeller and configured to encapsulate at least one marine device. One or more mechanical connection features are provided to enable removable connection of the nosecone to the remainder of the trolling motor housing. One or more electrical connection features are provided to enable electrical connection of the at least one marine device through the trolling motor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: AARON J. BURTON, MATTHEW LASTER, JEREMIAH CLARK, CHRISTOPHER DEAN CRAWFORD, PAUL ROBERT BAILEY
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Publication number: 20190088239Abstract: One or more transducer assemblies configured for multiple mounting options is provided. An example transducer assembly includes a housing configured to retain at least one sonar transducer. The housing includes a body having at least a top, a bottom, a first end, and a second end. The housing includes a first mounting feature integral to the housing and disposed proximate the first end, which is configured to mount the housing to a hull of watercraft to facilitate at least a first type of mounting. The housing also includes a second mounting feature integral to the housing and formed proximate the top of the body, which is configured to mount the housing to at least one of a watercraft or a trolling motor according to at least one second type of mounting. The at least one second type of mounting is different than the first type of mounting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Barry M. Antao, Jeremiah Clark, Dustyn Pendergraft
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Publication number: 20190072951Abstract: Many different types of systems are utilized and tasks are performed in a marine environment. The present invention provides various configurations of castable devices that can be operated and/or controlled for such systems or tasks. One or more castable devices can be integrated with a transducer assembly, such as a phased array, that emits sonar beams and receives sonar returns from the underwater environment. Processing circuitry may receive the sonar returns, process the sonar returns, generate an image, and transmit the image to a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Jeremiah Clark, Andrew Corbett, Mark N. Harnett, Alan Islas, Thomas E.H. Issacson, Matthew Laster, William B. Newberry, JR., Shauna Reed, Kristopher C. Snyder
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Publication number: 20190064348Abstract: A sonar transducer assembly is provided including a transducer configured to transmit one or more sonar beams into an underwater environment, a housing that holds the transducer, at least one electrical cable that enables electrical signals to be transmitted between the transducer and a computing device, and a conductive enclosure disposed around at least a portion of the transducer and electrically connected to a ground line of the electrical cable to create a shielded volume. The conductive enclosure reduces an electromagnetic field within the shielded volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Jeremiah Clark, Alan Islas, Wei Sun
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Patent number: 10114470Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device configured to use motion sensing for controlling a display. The device may include a motion sensing module configured to track orientation of a user on a watercraft and determine a direction of a cast executed by the user based on the tracked orientation of the user. The device may include a display module configured to display one or more sonar images based on the determined direction of the cast executed by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: NAVICO HOLDINGS ASInventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20180281914Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a trolling motor including an electric motor having a propeller coupled thereto, a shaft configured for coupling the electric motor to a watercraft. The shaft is configured to rotate relative to the watercraft and the shaft defines an internal passage. The trolling motor also includes a housing that encapsulates the motor, a removable nosecone operably coupled to the housing opposite the propeller and configured to encapsulate at least one marine device. One or more mechanical connection features are provided to enable removable connection of the nosecone to the remainder of the trolling motor housing. One or more electrical connection features are provided to enable electrical connection of the at least one marine device through the trolling motor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Aaron J. Burton, Matthew Laster, Jeremiah Clark, Christopher Dean Crawford, Paul Robert Bailey
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Publication number: 20180074596Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device configured to use motion sensing for controlling a display. The device may include a motion sensing module configured to track orientation of a user on a watercraft and determine a direction of a cast executed by the user based on the tracked orientation of the user. The device may include a display module configured to display one or more sonar images based on the determined direction of the cast executed by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20180050773Abstract: Trolling motor assemblies with an integrated screen and/or user interface are provided herein. For example, the screen is integrated in the main housing or a foot pedal housing of the trolling motor assembly and accessible/visible by a user while the trolling motor is deployed. Such an assembly provides an easy-to-use and compact assembly that provides useful marine features for the user right at the trolling motor, thereby saving space and allowing the user to receive all pertinent information at their current position on the watercraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20170355430Abstract: Trolling motor assemblies with an integrated screen and/or user interface are provided herein. For example, the screen is integrated in the main housing or a foot pedal housing of the trolling motor assembly and accessible/visible by a user while the trolling motor is deployed. Such an assembly provides an easy-to-use and compact assembly that provides useful marine features for the user right at the trolling motor, thereby saving space and allowing the user to receive all pertinent information at their current position on the watercraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Patent number: 9840312Abstract: Trolling motor assemblies with an integrated screen and/or user interface are provided herein. For example, the screen is integrated in the main housing or a foot pedal housing of the trolling motor assembly and accessible/visible by a user while the trolling motor is deployed. Such an assembly provides an easy-to-use and compact assembly that provides useful marine features for the user right at the trolling motor, thereby saving space and allowing the user to receive all pertinent information at their current position on the watercraft.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Patent number: 9836129Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device configured to use motion sensing for controlling a display. The device may include a motion sensing module configured to track orientation of a user on a watercraft and determine a direction of a cast executed by the user based on the tracked orientation of the user. The device may include a display module configured to display one or more sonar images based on the determined direction of the cast executed by the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20170199713Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, may cause the computer to receive a number of display fields. The computer may retrieve a list of data types that correspond to marine electronics. The computer may also fill the number of display fields on a display with data corresponding to the list of data types. Data may only displayed if a sensor transmitting the data is detected on a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Jeremiah Clark, Stephen Wilson
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Publication number: 20170038461Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device configured to use motion sensing for controlling a display. The device may include a motion sensing module configured to track orientation of a user on a watercraft and determine a direction of a cast executed by the user based on the tracked orientation of the user. The device may include a display module configured to display one or more sonar images based on the determined direction of the cast executed by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Jeremiah Clark
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Publication number: 20170038460Abstract: A wireless sonar receiver is provided including a wireless receiver configured to receive sonar data from a wireless sonar transducer configured to receive sonar returns from an underwater environment as first sonar return data, convert the first sonar return data into sonar image data, and transmit the sonar image data wirelessly to the wireless sonar receiver. The wireless sonar receiver also includes a receiver processor and a receiver memory including computer program code configured to, with the receiver processor, cause the wireless sonar receiver to convert the sonar image data to second sonar return data corresponding to the sonar returns received by the wireless sonar transducer. The wireless sonar transducer also includes an output port configured to transmit the second sonar return data to a marine electronic device for processing of the second sonar return data to generate at least one sonar image for display on a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Jeremiah Clark