Patents by Inventor Kenneth Edwards Hey

Kenneth Edwards Hey 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: 11932364
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with rearward and forward lateral beams, left and right side longitudinal side beams, a pair of left side lifting arms, a pair of right side lifting arms supporting at their upper ends left and right side watercraft supports, and left and right side actuators pivotally attached to the left and right side rearward lifting arms. In one embodiment the left side rearward lifting arm and the left side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal left side beam in a left side plane, and the right side rearward lifting arm and the right side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal right side beam in a right side plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sunstream Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Loern Alan Halverson, Dean Allen Stanford, Kent Bradley Van Olst
  • Publication number: 20210354794
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with rearward and forward lateral beams, left and right side longitudinal side beams, a pair of left side lifting arms, a pair of right side lifting arms supporting at their upper ends left and right side watercraft supports, and left and right side actuators pivotally attached to the left and right side rearward lifting arms. In one embodiment the left side rearward lifting arm and the left side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal left side beam in a left side plane, and the right side rearward lifting arm and the right side actuator rotate about their pivotal attachments to the longitundinal right side beam in a right side plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Loern Alan Halverson, Dean Allen Stanford, Kent Bradley Van Olst
  • Patent number: 10293889
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with hydraulically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional watercraft cover on a powerboat. A mechanism enables a linear actuator to drive a swing arm up to 180 degrees. The upper end of a two part arm articulates mechanically as the arm moves to reduce vertical elevation while operating. A spring-tensioned elongated roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the elongated roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The mechanism can be attached to the guides of most watercraft lifts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Sunstream Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Loern Alan Halverson, Dean Allen Stanford
  • Patent number: 10011326
    Abstract: A boat lift with hydraulically or mechanically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat cover on a powerboat. The control logic of the system allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the boat in ‘cover-on’ position. A slip clutch prevents the torsion spring from being over tightened. The forward position of the roller is adjusted by adjusting the hydraulic cylinder length. The rearward position of the roller is adjusted by limiting the retracted position of the hydraulic cylinder. A non-hydraulic embodiment actuates the cover when the lift is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sunstream Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Dean Allen Stanford, Loern Halverson
  • Publication number: 20170327188
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with hydraulically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional watercraft cover on a powerboat. A mechanism enables a linear actuator to drive a swing arm up to 180 degrees. The upper end of a two part arm articulates mechanically as the arm moves to reduce vertical elevation while operating. A spring-tensioned elongated roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the elongated roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The mechanism can be attached to the guides of most watercraft lifts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Loern Alan Halverson, Dean Allen Stanford
  • Publication number: 20170152007
    Abstract: A boat lift with hydraulically or mechanically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat cover on a powerboat. The control logic of the system allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the boat in ‘cover-on’ position. A slip clutch prevents the torsion spring from being over tightened. The forward position of the roller is adjusted by adjusting the hydraulic cylinder length. The rearward position of the roller is adjusted by limiting the retracted position of the hydraulic cylinder. A non-hydraulic embodiment actuates the cover when the lift is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Dean Allen Stanford, Loern Halverson
  • Patent number: 9527552
    Abstract: A boat lift with hydraulically or mechanically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat cover on a powerboat. The control logic of the system allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the boat in ‘cover-on’ position. A slip clutch prevents the torsion spring from being over tightened. The forward position of the roller is adjusted by adjusting the hydraulic cylinder length. The rearward position of the roller is adjusted by limiting the retracted position of the hydraulic cylinder. A non-hydraulic embodiment actuates the cover when the lift is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Sunstream Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Dean Allen Stanford, Loern Halverson
  • Publication number: 20150321730
    Abstract: A boat lift with hydraulically or mechanically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat cover on a powerboat. The control logic of the system allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the boat in ‘cover-on’ position. A slip clutch prevents the torsion spring from being over tightened. The forward position of the roller is adjusted by adjusting the hydraulic cylinder length. The rearward position of the roller is adjusted by limiting the retracted position of the hydraulic cylinder. A non-hydraulic embodiment actuates the cover when the lift is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Dean Allen Stanford, Loern Halverson
  • Patent number: 8911174
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with hydraulically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat or other watercraft cover on a powerboat or other watercraft. Control logic allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised, and has a single control for both the lift and cover system. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the watercraft when in a “cover-on” position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Sunstream Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Harry Millan, Jr., Jeffrey Alan Hart, Loern Alan Halverson
  • Publication number: 20140017009
    Abstract: A free-standing watercraft lift providing a simple adjustment of lateral position of the bunks used to support a watercraft using telescoping cross members on the lifting frames and adjustable spacing of the side beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Edwards Hey
  • Publication number: 20130266377
    Abstract: A watercraft lift with hydraulically actuated arms which self-installs a fitted three-dimensional boat or other watercraft cover on a powerboat or other watercraft. Control logic allows for cover operation only when the lift is raised, and has a single control for both the lift and cover system. A spring-tensioned roller keeps the cover tight and self-rolls the cover on the roller when the actuated arms are pivoted forward. The roller is hidden behind the watercraft when in a “cover-on” position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: SUNSTREAM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Harry Millan, JR., Jeffrey Alan Hart, Loern Alan Halverson
  • Publication number: 20110008139
    Abstract: A trailer without an integrated drive system with an independent hydraulic and charging system, capable of moving a boat, boat lift or combination of boat lift and boat. Trailer includes an open-forked frame, vertically translating rear wheels, vertically translating tongue, boat supports, a complete hydraulic system, and a forward mounted landing foot. The rear wheels and tongue being vertically moveable to pick up or remove a boat, and/or a boat lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwards Hey, Randall T. Wilson