Patents by Inventor John Figura
John Figura 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: 20240051642Abstract: A cleat (10) for securing a boat (B) to a dock (D) includes a brace (12) having a face (14) contoured to fit against a dock piling (P) and extend around an outer surface (ES) of the piling when in place. An end (18a) of an adjustable strap (16) attaches to one end (20a) of the brace with an opposite, free end of the strap, fitting about the other end (20b) of the brace. An end portion (22) of this free end, when fitted about the other end of the brace, overlaps and a fastener (24) secures these overlapping portions together to secure the brace to the piling. An anchor (26) projects from a face (28) of the brace, and an anchor rope (30) attached to the boat is secured to the anchor, once the brace is secured to the piling, to secure the boat to the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: John FIGURA, Charles GERBER
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Patent number: 11897584Abstract: A cleat (10) for securing a boat (B) to a dock (D) includes a brace (12) having a face (14) contoured to fit against a dock piling (P) and extend around an outer surface (ES) of the piling when in place. An end (18a) of an adjustable strap (16) attaches to one end (20a) of the brace with an opposite, free end of the strap, fitting about the other end (20b) of the brace. An end portion (22) of this free end, when fitted about the other end of the brace, overlaps and a fastener (24) secures these overlapping portions together to secure the brace to the piling. An anchor (26) projects from a face (28) of the brace, and an anchor rope (30) attached to the boat is secured to the anchor, once the brace is secured to the piling, to secure the boat to the dock.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventors: John Figura, Charles Gerber
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Patent number: 10573156Abstract: A hand held probe (200) for detecting voltage in a body of water includes voltage sensors (VS) installed in a probe head (204) with each sensor separately sensing a voltage present in the water and supplying an electrical output signal representative of the voltage level. A processor (206) processes the signals and produces an output representing a voltage gradient, a resultant electrical current, and a direction of current flow. A multiplexer (214) interposed between the sensors and processor transmits signals from the sensors to the processor in a predetermined sequence. Results of the processing including any voltage gradient, the resultant electrical current, and the direction of current flow are displayed and this information is used to determine if a currently dangerous or potentially dangerous condition exists in the water, and if a voltage is present in the water, its source.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: John Figura
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Patent number: 10371315Abstract: A mounting bracket (10) for mounting items (I) on a metal post (P) located on a boat dock (D). A support member (12) allows a user to position the bracket where an item is to be mounted on a post with a pair of clamps (14a, 14b) then being used to affix the item to the bracket. The support member has a set (13) of teeth (T) formed at each end (12e) which bite into, but do penetrate through, the post. When the clamps are attached to the support member, tightening down of the clamps causes the teeth to bite into the post to hold the mounting bracket securely in place, but this does not result in holes being made in the side of the post which might later result in corrosion.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Inventor: John Figura
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Publication number: 20180308338Abstract: A hand held probe (200) for detecting voltage in a body of water includes voltage sensors (VS) installed in a probe head (204) with each sensor separately sensing a voltage present in the water and supplying an electrical output signal representative of the voltage level. A processor (206) processes the signals and produces an output representing a voltage gradient, a resultant electrical current, and a direction of current flow. A multiplexer (214) interposed between the sensors and processor transmits signals from the sensors to the processor in a predetermined sequence. Results of the processing including any voltage gradient, the resultant electrical current, and the direction of current flow are displayed and this information is used to determine if a currently dangerous or potentially dangerous condition exists in the water, and if a voltage is present in the water, its source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: John Figura
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Patent number: 9959734Abstract: A predictive shock alert warning system (SA) installed adjacent a body of water and monitoring a voltage level present in the water to alert persons in or about the water the water when the level is approaching, or reaches or exceeds a threshold that will produce a dangerous shock to a person. The system comprises a plurality of probes (1-3) placed in the water, each probe monitoring the voltage level in a zone (Z1-Z3) of water surrounding the probe and producing an output representing the voltage level for the respective zone in which the sensor is placed. An apparatus (100) processes the respective signals from each probe and triggers an alarm (13) when a voltage approaches, reaches or exceeds the danger voltage level.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventors: John Figura, David Hotz
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Publication number: 20080306642Abstract: The present invention disclosure relates to boat lifts and in particular a boat lift preferably employing to a remote controlled, position sensing and auto-leveling boat lift controller. The controller is capable of monitoring the height of the lift relative to the surface of the water and the angle of the lift relative to horizontal level. The controller filters out the effects of wave action or other interfering conditions, obtaining precise measurements of the height and angle. The controller continuously maintains both height and angle at the position set by the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Aqualogic Marine, Inc.Inventors: John A. Figura, Matthew L. Narzinski
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Patent number: 7040779Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Mongo Light Co. INCInventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Patent number: 6978202Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Patent number: 6847863Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Publication number: 20040218389Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Patent number: 6793371Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Mongo Light Co. Inc.Inventors: Isadore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Publication number: 20040167681Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Publication number: 20020089849Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Publication number: 20020082750Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Patent number: 5058138Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for receiving a selected channel of a signal having a plurality of channels, each channel having a plurality of subchannels. A parabolic reflector, low noise amplifier and block converter receive the signal. A tuner detects the selected channel in the received signal and provides a detected signal corresponding to the selected channel. A demodulator demodulates the detected signal into a baseband signal corresponding to the selected channel, the baseband signal being modulated with the subchannels of the selected channel. An analog bus is connected to the demodulating means for providing the baseband signal. A first demodulator connected to the analog bus demodulates a first subchannel of the subchannels of the baseband signal and provides a signal representative of the first subchannel. A second demodulator connected to the analog bus demodulates a second subchannel of the subchannels of the baseband signal and provides a signal representative of the second subchannel.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: Pacesetter Electronics, Inc.Inventors: John A. Figura, Harry Eidelman