Patents by Inventor Michael Vlock

Michael Vlock 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).

  • MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR MODULE
    Publication number: 20170297669
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
  • Motorized watercraft system with interchangeable motor module
    Patent number: 9718528
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: BOOMERBOARD, LLC
    Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
  • INFLATABLE WATERCRAFT WITH BATTERY POWERED MOTORIZED CASSETTE
    Publication number: 20150353167
    Abstract: An inflatable watercraft comprises a motorized cassette and at least one inflatable chamber. The at least one inflatable chamber is foldable relative to the motorized cassette at least when the inflatable watercraft is in a deflated configuration. The motorized cassette includes a motor, an impeller, at least one battery, and a pump configured to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber. The pump can include a reversible pump configured to deflate the at least one inflatable chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Vlock, Leonard Stobar
  • MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR MODULE
    Publication number: 20150298783
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
  • Inflatable watercraft with motorized cassette
    Patent number: 9120547
    Abstract: An inflatable watercraft comprises a motorized cassette and at least one inflatable chamber. The at least one inflatable chamber is foldable relative to the motorized cassette at least when the inflatable watercraft is in a deflated configuration. The motorized cassette includes a motor, an impeller, at least one battery, and a pump configured to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber. The pump can include a reversible pump configured to deflate the at least one inflatable chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vlock, Leonard Stobar
  • Motorized watercraft system with interchangeable motor module
    Patent number: 8951079
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Mike R Railey, Michael Vlock
  • INFLATABLE WATERCRAFT WITH BATTERY POWERED MOTORIZED CASSETTE
    Publication number: 20150011133
    Abstract: An inflatable watercraft comprises a motorized cassette and at least one inflatable chamber. The at least one inflatable chamber is foldable relative to the motorized cassette at least when the inflatable watercraft is in a deflated configuration. The motorized cassette includes a motor, an impeller, at least one battery, and a pump configured to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber. The pump can include a reversible pump configured to deflate the at least one inflatable chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Vlock, Leonard Stobar
  • Inflatable watercraft with battery powered motorized cassette
    Patent number: 8851947
    Abstract: An inflatable watercraft comprises a motorized cassette and at least one inflatable chamber. The at least one inflatable chamber is foldable relative to the motorized cassette at least when the inflatable watercraft is in a deflated configuration. The motorized cassette includes a motor, an impeller, at least one battery, and a pump configured to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber. The pump can include a reversible pump configured to deflate the at least one inflatable chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vlock, Leonard Stobar
  • Motorized watercraft system with interchangeable motor module
    Patent number: 8398446
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Mike R Railey, Michael Vlock
  • INFLATABLE WATERCRAFT WITH BATTERY POWERED MOTORIZED CASSETTE
    Publication number: 20130059489
    Abstract: An inflatable watercraft comprises a motorized cassette and at least one inflatable chamber. The at least one inflatable chamber is foldable relative to the motorized cassette at least when the inflatable watercraft is in a deflated configuration. The motorized cassette includes a motor, an impeller, at least one battery, and a pump configured to inflate the at least one inflatable chamber. The pump can include a reversible pump configured to deflate the at least one inflatable chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vlock, Leonard Stobar
  • MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR MODULE
    Publication number: 20120225598
    Abstract: A personal watercraft body comprises a recess configured to receive similarly shaped cassettes. A first cassette may be motorized to propel the body relative to a body of water. A second cassette may be non-motorized and may include a storage space therein for storing personal items. An insert may be disposed between the cassettes and the recess to orient and fit the cassettes within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Boomerboard, LLC
    Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock