Patents by Inventor Justin M. Wireman

Justin M. Wireman 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).

  • Steering apparatus providing variable steering ratios
    Patent number: 10370076
    Abstract: Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum having an oblong shaped cross section and a cable wrapped around an outer surface of the steering drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin M. Wireman
  • Systems and methods for steering a trolling motor
    Patent number: 9290256
    Abstract: A steering system for a trolling motor includes a mechanical steering system having a mechanical steering input device and a mechanical linkage extending from the mechanical steering input device to a steering shaft of the trolling motor. Movement of the mechanical steering input device causes movement of the mechanical linkage, which in turn causes rotation of the steering shaft. An electromechanical actuation system is provided that is configured to be coupled to the mechanical steering system. A controller is in signal communication with the electromechanical actuation system and provides steering signals thereto. The electromechanical actuation system selectively actuates the mechanical steering system so as to rotate the steering shaft according to the steering signals provided by the controller. A method for steering a trolling motor is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Justin M. Wireman, Benjamin David Curtis
  • STEERING APPARATUS PROVIDING VARIABLE STEERING RATIOS
    Publication number: 20150151824
    Abstract: Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum having an oblong shaped cross section and a cable wrapped around an outer surface of the steering drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Justin M. Wireman
  • Steering apparatus providing variable steering ratios
    Patent number: 8991280
    Abstract: Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum to rotate about a longitudinal axis in a first direction and a second direction different than the first direction. The steering drum has a shape to provide a varying steering ratio when the steering drum is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Justin M. Wireman
  • STEERING APPARATUS PROVIDING VARIABLE STEERING RATIOS
    Publication number: 20140260764
    Abstract: Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum to rotate about a longitudinal axis in a first direction and a second direction different than the first direction. The steering drum has a shape to provide a varying steering ratio when the steering drum is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Justin M. Wireman
  • Pressure lock marine horn
    Patent number: 7980193
    Abstract: A marine horn has a horn path with a pressure lock chamber blocking water which has ingressed the horn outlet mouth from reaching the sound source along the horn path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Justin M. Wireman