Patents by Inventor Loern Halverson

Loern Halverson 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: 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: 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: 7453177
    Abstract: The magnetic coupling system of the present invention overcomes drawbacks experienced by the prior art. A coupling system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a rotor assembly having a first mount portion connectable to a first shaft. A conductor assembly having a second mount portion is connectable to a second shaft. The second mount portion has first and second sections coupleable to each other and being independently positionable adjacent to the magnet holder. A first electro-conductive member is attached to the first section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. A second electro-conductive member is attached to the second section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. The first and second electro-conductive members are positioned adjacent to each other and spaced apart from the magnet holder by a gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MagnaDrive Corporation
    Inventors: Greg S. Highfill, Loern Halverson, Chris Will, Ricardo Contreras
  • Publication number: 20060170304
    Abstract: The magnetic coupling system of the present invention overcomes drawbacks experienced by the prior art. A coupling system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a rotor assembly having a first mount portion connectable to a first shaft. A conductor assembly having a second mount portion is connectable to a second shaft. The second mount portion has first and second sections coupleable to each other and being independently positionable adjacent to the magnet holder. A first electro-conductive member is attached to the first section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. A second electro-conductive member is attached to the second section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. The first and second electro-conductive members are positioned adjacent to each other and spaced apart from the magnet holder by a gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: MagnaDrive Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Highfill, Loern Halverson, Chris Will, Ricardo Contreras