Patents by Inventor Nicholas Leason

Nicholas Leason 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).

  • Publication number: 20230264787
    Abstract: A training hydrofoil system for connection with a watercraft comprises a first wing including at least one adjustable surface and a second wing including at least one adjustable portion. The system further includes a fuselage extending longitudinally and the first and second wing connected to the fuselage and extending latitudinally relative to the fuselage, the fuselage including an attachment feature for attaching to the watercraft. The system further includes an electronic control unit capable of actuating at least one of the adjustable surface and adjustable portion to modify a course of the watercraft, and a power source. Both the power source and the electronic control unit are positioned in the fuselage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: MHL Custom, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Stephen Willes
  • Patent number: 11667352
    Abstract: A personal watercraft comprising a body having a seat and a hull, the seat configured to support a user with the body floating in water, a plurality of hydrofoils extending outwards from the body and coupled to a positioning system, the plurality of hydrofoils being configured, in combination, to raise the hull of the personal watercraft above a waterline in the water when the personal watercraft is in use and under the influence of a propulsion force, one or more sensors that provide sensor data of the watercraft during use, a computer-readable medium having a processor and a memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor read the sensor data, and based on the read sensor data, send a signal to the positioning system to adjust the position for at least one of the plurality of hydrofoils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Alan R. Taylor, Matt Dessig, Christopher Alexander Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20210323637
    Abstract: A personal watercraft comprising a body having a seat and a hull, the seat configured to support a user with the body floating in water, a plurality of hydrofoils extending outwards from the body and coupled to a positioning system, the plurality of hydrofoils being configured, in combination, to raise the hull of the personal watercraft above a waterline in the water when the personal watercraft is in use and under the influence of a propulsion force, one or more sensors that provide sensor data of the watercraft during use, a computer-readable medium having a processor and a memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor read the sensor data, and based on the read sensor data, send a signal to the positioning system to adjust the position for at least one of the plurality of hydrofoils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Alan R. Taylor, Matt Dessig, Christopher Alexander Ruiz
  • Patent number: 10235870
    Abstract: Various examples of a waterproof wireless controller using a unique trigger mechanism with unique waterproofing characteristics are disclosed. The wireless controller can be used in watersports or other activities and be completely submerged without water intrusion or loss of function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Mark B. Williams, Douglas Marsden, Benjamin J. Beck, Colby J. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20180293881
    Abstract: Various examples of a waterproof wireless controller using a unique trigger mechanism with unique waterproofing characteristics are disclosed. The wireless controller can be used in watersports or other activities and be completely submerged without water intrusion or loss of function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Mark B. Williams, Douglas Marsden, Benjamin J. Beck, Colby J. Higgins
  • Patent number: D843303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Michael Leason, Douglas V. Poscich
  • Patent number: D852112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Michael Leason, Douglas V. Poscich
  • Patent number: D853310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Michael Leason, Douglas V. Poscich
  • Patent number: D883177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Leason, Michael Leason, Douglas V. Poscich