Patents by Inventor Joshua Hodges

Joshua Hodges 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).

  • Patent number: 10279869
    Abstract: A superstructure-integrated backspray mitigation system for yachts including an aft spoiler secured to the vessels hardtop for directing airflow about the hardtop downwardly into the aft cockpit area to interfere with, mitigate and eliminate the natural reverse backspray created by the low-pressure region behind the yacht. The spoiler protrudes from the hardtop and includes at least one air ducting channel directing airflow at select angles into the cockpit area presenting a protective shield preventing the backspray from entering the cockpit. An optional pivotal panel member selectively enables operation of the spoiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frederick Herrington, George Lewis, John Scherer, Joshua Hodges
  • Publication number: 20170355425
    Abstract: A superstructure-integrated backspray mitigation system for yachts including an aft spoiler secured to the vessels hardtop for directing airflow about the hardtop downwardly into the aft cockpit area to interfere with, mitigate and eliminate the natural reverse backspray created by the low-pressure region behind the yacht. The spoiler protrudes from the hardtop and includes at least one air ducting channel directing airflow at select angles into the cockpit area presenting a protective shield preventing the backspray from entering the cockpit. An optional pivotal panel member selectively enables operation of the spoiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Herrington, George Lewis, John Scherer, Joshua Hodges