Patents by Inventor Joseph Couture

Joseph Couture 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).

  • Publication number: 20240076015
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device attached to a side of a watercraft to enhance the watercraft's wake. The device having a narrow, elongated base with two ends and a base width, the base aligned along the side of the watercraft when the device is attached to the watercraft. A deflector attached to the base between the two ends and having a face spanning between a leading end and an opposing end, the leading end extending outwardly from the base. The deflector face having a surface area configured to deflect water and a deflector width greater than the base width. The base removably attachable to the watercraft by a plurality of suction cup assemblies, wherein a greater number of suction cup assemblies located between the first end and the leading end of the deflector than between the second end and the leading end of the deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: 11840317
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device attached to a side of a watercraft to enhance the watercraft's wake. The device having a narrow, elongated base with two ends and a base width, the base aligned along the side of the watercraft when the device is attached to the watercraft. A deflector attached to the base between the two ends and having a face spanning between a leading end and an opposing end, the leading end extending outwardly from the base. The deflector face having a surface area configured to deflect water and a deflector width greater than the base width. The base removably attachable to the watercraft by a plurality of suction cup assemblies, wherein a greater number of suction cup assemblies located between the first end and the leading end of the deflector than between the second end and the leading end of the deflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Swell Ventures
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Publication number: 20220161901
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device attached to a side of a watercraft to enhance the watercraft's wake. The device having a narrow, elongated base with two ends and a base width, the base aligned along the side of the watercraft when the device is attached to the watercraft. A deflector attached to the base between the two ends and having a face spanning between a leading end and an opposing end, the leading end extending outwardly from the base. The deflector face having a surface area configured to deflect water and a deflector width greater than the base width. The base removably attachable to the watercraft by a plurality of suction cup assemblies, wherein a greater number of suction cup assemblies located between the first end and the leading end of the deflector than between the second end and the leading end of the deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Publication number: 20220048599
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device to enhance a watercraft's wake. An elongated base with two ends is aligned along the side of the watercraft. The base has a deflector interface with concentrically arranged teeth. A deflector assembly is operably attached to the base between the two ends, with a face that deflects water. The deflector's leading end is closer to the watercraft than the trailing end. The deflector assembly has a base interface with concentrically arranged teeth. Two or more suction cup assemblies attach to the elongated base to provide removable attachment, with one attached between a first end and the deflector interface and another attached between a second end and the deflector interface. The concentrically arranged teeth of the deflector interface and the base interface operably interlock, allowing rotational adjustment of the deflector relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: 11225307
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device attached to a side of a watercraft to enhance the watercraft's wake. The device having a narrow, elongated base with two ends and a base width, the base aligned along the side of the watercraft when the device is attached to the watercraft. A deflector attached to the base between the two ends and having a face spanning between a leading end and an opposing end, the leading end extending outwardly from the base. The deflector face having a surface area configured to deflect water and a deflector width greater than the base width. The base removably attachable to the watercraft by a plurality of suction cup assemblies, wherein a greater number of suction cup assemblies located between the first end and the leading end of the deflector than between the second end and the leading end of the deflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Swell Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: 11214338
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device to enhance a watercraft's wake. An elongated base with two ends is aligned along the side of the watercraft. The base has a deflector interface with concentrically arranged teeth. A deflector assembly is operably attached to the base between the two ends, with a face that deflects water. The deflector's leading end is closer to the watercraft than the trailing end. The deflector assembly has a base interface with concentrically arranged teeth. Two or more suction cup assemblies attach to the elongated base to provide removable attachment, with one attached between a first end and the deflector interface and another attached between a second end and the deflector interface. The concentrically arranged teeth of the deflector interface and the base interface operably interlock, allowing rotational adjustment of the deflector relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: SWELL VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Publication number: 20210284292
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device to enhance a watercraft's wake. An elongated base with two ends is aligned along the side of the watercraft. The base has a deflector interface with concentrically arranged teeth. A deflector assembly is operably attached to the base between the two ends, with a face that deflects water. The deflector's leading end is closer to the watercraft than the trailing end. The deflector assembly has a base interface with concentrically arranged teeth. Two or more suction cup assemblies attach to the elongated base to provide removable attachment, with one attached between a first end and the deflector interface and another attached between a second end and the deflector interface. The concentrically arranged teeth of the deflector interface and the base interface operably interlock, allowing rotational adjustment of the deflector relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Publication number: 20210284286
    Abstract: A water flow deflection device attached to a side of a watercraft to enhance the watercraft's wake. The device having a narrow, elongated base with two ends and a base width, the base aligned along the side of the watercraft when the device is attached to the watercraft. A deflector attached to the base between the two ends and having a face spanning between a leading end and an opposing end, the leading end extending outwardly from the base. The deflector face having a surface area configured to deflect water and a deflector width greater than the base width. The base removably attachable to the watercraft by a plurality of suction cup assemblies, wherein a greater number of suction cup assemblies located between the first end and the leading end of the deflector than between the second end and the leading end of the deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: 6814053
    Abstract: An engine control system for a compression ignition engine employs a microprocessor-based controller that detects engine operation in a speed range previously determined to be undesirable, and responding to the detection by changing operation of the engine. In the preferred embodiment, the controller commands a parameter for adjusting engine operation to reach a different speed outside of first and second thresholds defining the undesirable range in a time period subsequent to the detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery Scott Hawkins, Kurt Joseph Couture, Richard Michael Avery, Jr., Ian Daniel McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20040084014
    Abstract: An engine control system for a compression ignition engine employs a microprocessor-based controller that detects engine operation in a speed range previously determined to be undesirable, and responding to the detection by changing operation of the engine. In the preferred embodiment, the controller commands a parameter for adjusting engine operation to reach a different speed outside of first and second thresholds defining the undesirable range in a time period subsequent to the detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery Scott Hawkins, Kurt Joseph Couture, Richard Michael Avery, Ian Daniel McKenzie
  • Patent number: 6490805
    Abstract: A bore gage for comparing interior dimensions of a bore with a master. The bore gage includes a pivot mechanism containing centralizer contacts, and a pivotally mounted lever containing a sensitive contact, which, in conjunction with a reference contact, compares the interior surface dimension of a bore. Both the lever and the pivot mechanism containing the centralizer contacts are mounted in an exposed position on the bore gage head to allow easy cleaning, maintenance and repair thereof. The pivot mechanism includes a member that extends around the bore gage head. An associated adjustable stop limits movement of the centralizer contacts. The gage unit, an extension housing and the head may all be readily separated from one another for cleaning and maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Utvecklings AB Uranienburg
    Inventors: Stephen Forschler, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: D953960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Swell Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture
  • Patent number: D953961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Swell Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Adam Moore, Joseph Couture