Patents by Inventor Lawrence L. Hoeschen

Lawrence L. Hoeschen 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: 10710686
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for shallow waters, swamps, savannahs and the like includes a rotating propeller shaft supporting a propeller. An anti-cavitation body defines a partial cylinder having a longitudinal axis adjacent to the propeller. The propeller generates a vacuum between the anti-cavitation body and a surface of a water body. First and second wings adjacent to edges of the anti-cavitation body are generally planar and operatively angled towards the bottom of a water body. The first and second wings are adjusted to run below the water body surface and seal the anti-cavitation body to maintain generated vacuum. A first thread is cut in a first helical direction at an end of the rotating propeller shaft adjacent the propeller, and slightly more distal therefrom a second thread is cut in a second helical direction opposed to the first thread helical direction. The second thread drives matter away from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: 10173761
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for shallow waters, swamps, savannahs and the like includes a rotating propeller shaft supporting a propeller. An anti-cavitation body defines a partial cylinder having a longitudinal axis adjacent to the propeller. The propeller generates a vacuum between the anti-cavitation body and a surface of a water body. First and second wings adjacent to edges of the anti-cavitation body are generally planar and operatively angled towards the bottom of a water body. The first and second wings are adjusted to run below the water body surface and seal the anti-cavitation body to maintain generated vacuum. A first thread is cut in a first helical direction at an end of the rotating propeller shaft adjacent the propeller, and slightly more distal therefrom a second thread is cut in a second helical direction opposed to the first thread helical direction. The second thread drives matter away from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: 9616986
    Abstract: A transom mount has a transom mounting bracket and a leveling platform angularly adjustable relative to the transom mounting bracket. The leveling platform includes a vertical axis pintle, and a spring pin. Supported through the pintle onto the leveling platform is a carousel including rotary limit holes and a travel lock hole. The carousel generally spins freely about the pintle. However, when the spring pin is aligned with these carousel holes, it will automatically lock the carousel relative to the leveling platform. Supported on the carousel is a bell housing or other equivalent support having an engine coupling flange on one end and a long shaft coupler on the other. A set of tilt stop holes may be provided in combination with a tilt stop pin to control the maximum tilt of the bell housing and mud motor drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen, Jakob Gilk
  • Publication number: 20170043852
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for shallow waters, swamps, savannahs and the like includes a rotating propeller shaft supporting a propeller. An anti-cavitation body defines a partial cylinder having a longitudinal axis adjacent to the propeller. The propeller generates a vacuum between the anti-cavitation body and a surface of a water body. First and second wings adjacent to edges of the anti-cavitation body are generally planar and operatively angled towards the bottom of a water body. The first and second wings are adjusted to run below the water body surface and seal the anti-cavitation body to maintain generated vacuum. A first thread is cut in a first helical direction at an end of the rotating propeller shaft adjacent the propeller, and slightly more distal therefrom a second thread is cut in a second helical direction opposed to the first thread helical direction. The second thread drives matter away from the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: 9475558
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for shallow waters, swamps, savannahs and the like includes a rotating propeller shaft supporting a propeller. An anti-cavitation body defines a partial cylinder having a longitudinal axis adjacent to the propeller. The propeller generates a vacuum between the anti-cavitation body and a surface of a water body. First and second wings adjacent to edges of the anti-cavitation body are generally planar and operatively angled towards the bottom of a water body. The first and second wings are adjusted to run below the water body surface and seal the anti-cavitation body to maintain generated vacuum. A first thread is cut in a first helical direction at an end of the rotating propeller shaft adjacent the propeller, and slightly more distal therefrom a second thread is cut in a second helical direction opposed to the first thread helical direction. The second thread drives matter away from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: 8911272
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for shallow waters, swamps, savannahs and the like includes a rotating propeller shaft supporting a propeller. An anti-cavitation body defines a partial cylinder having a longitudinal axis adjacent to the propeller. The propeller generates a vacuum between the anti-cavitation body and a surface of a water body. First and second wings adjacent to edges of the anti-cavitation body are generally planar and operatively angled towards the bottom of a water body. The first and second wings are adjusted to run below the water body surface and seal the anti-cavitation body to maintain generated vacuum. A first thread is cut in a first helical direction at an end of the rotating propeller shaft adjacent the propeller, and slightly more distal therefrom a second thread is cut in a second helical direction opposed to the first thread helical direction. The second thread drives matter away from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: D670228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: D670229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen
  • Patent number: D682186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: Arlon J. Gilk, Lawrence L. Hoeschen