Patents by Inventor Markku IHONEN

Markku IHONEN 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: 11104409
    Abstract: A system for manoeuvring a boat with fenders is described. A plurality of water nozzles is provided on the boat. Further, a plurality of pumps is operated by an artificial intelligence module and/or control unit and powered by the power source 130 of the boat. The plurality of pumps is primed continuously to reduce response time to control the plurality of pumps and each of the plurality of pumps is connected to one water nozzle. A plurality of sensors is configured to monitor the state of motion of the boat. Further, an artificial intelligence module is in communication with the plurality of water nozzles, the plurality of pumps, and the plurality of sensors. The artificial intelligence module is configured to keep the boat in a stationary standstill or on a chosen course of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: G-Boats Oy
    Inventors: Paavo Pietola, Markku Ihonen
  • Publication number: 20190135400
    Abstract: A system for manoeuvring a boat with fenders is described. A plurality of water nozzles is provided on the boat. Further, a plurality of pumps is operated by an artificial intelligence module and/or control unit and powered by the power source 130 of the boat. The plurality of pumps is primed continuously to reduce response time to control the plurality of pumps and each of the plurality of pumps is connected to one water nozzle. A plurality of sensors is configured to monitor the state of motion of the boat. Further, an artificial intelligence module is in communication with the plurality of water nozzles, the plurality of pumps, and the plurality of sensors. The artificial intelligence module is configured to keep the boat in a stationary standstill or on a chosen course of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Paavo PIETOLA, Markku IHONEN
  • Publication number: 20190138015
    Abstract: A system for manoeuvring a boat with ropes is described. A plurality of water nozzles is provided on the boat. Further, a plurality of pumps is is operated by an artificial intelligence module and/or control unit and powered by the power source of the boat. The plurality of pumps is primed continuously to reduce response time to control the plurality of pumps and each of the plurality of pumps is connected to one water nozzle. A plurality of sensors is configured to monitor the state of motion of the boat. Further, an artificial intelligence module is in communication with the plurality of water nozzles, the plurality of pumps, and the plurality of sensors. The artificial intelligence module is configured to keep the boat in a stationary standstill or on a chosen course of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Paavo PIETOLA, Markku IHONEN
  • Publication number: 20190138014
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for maneuvering a boat. A plurality of water nozzles is provided on the boat. Further, a plurality of pumps is is operated by an artificial intelligence module and/or control unit and powered by the power source of the boat. The plurality of pumps is primed continuously to reduce response time to control the plurality of pumps and each of the plurality of pumps is connected to one water nozzle. A plurality of sensors is configured to monitor the state of motion of the boat. Further, an artificial intelligence module is in communication with the plurality of water nozzles, the plurality of pumps, and the plurality of sensors. The artificial intelligence module is configured to keep the boat in a stationary standstill or on a chosen course of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Johannes VÄÄNÄNEN, Paavo PIETOLA, Markku IHONEN