Patents by Inventor Mike R. Railey
Mike R. Railey 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).
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Publication number: 20170297661Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20170297669Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
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Patent number: 9718528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: BOOMERBOARD, LLCInventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
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Patent number: 9701372Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20160068239Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20150357845Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery management system. A housing may contain one or more of an electric motor, a battery electrically coupled to the electric motor, and a sensor configured to detect a harmful environmental condition within the housing. Such sensors can detect a potentially harmful condition including but not limited to smoke, heat, water, or shock. A circuit may be coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to uncouple the battery from the motor and discharge the battery when the sensor detects the harmful environmental condition. If a potential problem with the internal environment of the cassette is detected, the cassette batteries can be effectively disconnected with the main output, thus disabling the motors. Furthermore, energy stored in the batteries can be slowly and safely discharged. In some embodiments, when a potential problem with the internal environment of the cassette is detected, the batteries can be discharged and permanently disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Boomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20150298783Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
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Publication number: 20150086337Abstract: A system for mounting a motorized cassette to a watercraft body comprises a mounting assembly configured to releasably secure the system to the watercraft body, a housing, a tiller, and a motorized cassette. The housing includes a receiving space and the motorized cassette is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receiving space. Manipulation of the tiller causes rotation of the housing relative to the mounting assembly such that the tiller can be used to steer the watercraft body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Mike R. Railey
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Patent number: 8951079Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventors: Mike R Railey, Michael Vlock
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Patent number: 8870614Abstract: A system for mounting a motorized cassette to a watercraft body comprises a mounting assembly configured to releasably secure the system to the watercraft body, a housing, a tiller, and a motorized cassette. The housing includes a receiving space and the motorized cassette is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receiving space. Manipulation of the tiller causes rotation of the housing relative to the mounting assembly such that the tiller can be used to steer the watercraft body.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R Railey
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Publication number: 20140007802Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Mike R Railey
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Patent number: 8480447Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Patent number: 8398446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventors: Mike R Railey, Michael Vlock
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Publication number: 20130005199Abstract: A system for mounting a motorized cassette to a watercraft body comprises a mounting assembly configured to releasably secure the system to the watercraft body, a housing, a tiller, and a motorized cassette. The housing includes a receiving space and the motorized cassette is configured to be at least partially inserted into the receiving space. Manipulation of the tiller causes rotation of the housing relative to the mounting assembly such that the tiller can be used to steer the watercraft body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Broomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R Railey
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Publication number: 20120225598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Boomerboard, LLCInventors: Mike R. Railey, Michael Vlock
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Publication number: 20120073486Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Boomerboard LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20120000409Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Boomerboard LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Patent number: 7993178Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Boomerboard, LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20110056423Abstract: A motorized surfboard comprises top and bottom shells. The top shell comprises recesses that may contain motors, batteries, and motor controllers. The bottom shell comprises recesses that may contain one or more impellers. The impellers may be connected to the motors by shafts that extend through passageways between recesses in the top and bottom shells. The motors may be controlled by the user with various hand, arm, or leg motions. This may be accomplished by providing an accelerometer on the user. Orientation and motion sensed by the accelerometer may be translated to motor commands and these commands may be transmitted wirelessly to the motor controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Boomerboard LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey
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Publication number: 20100233920Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Boomerboard LLCInventor: Mike R. Railey