Patents by Inventor Réjean Boyer

Réjean Boyer 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: 11878782
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
  • Publication number: 20230399088
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
  • Publication number: 20230391425
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watercraft, particularly a kayak having a battery compartment and motor mount for mounting a motor thereto. The kayak can be propelled either by a motor mounted to the motor mount or by manual paddling by a user of the kayak. The kayak may additionally have a seat mounted onto a track to allow the user to adjust their position as needed in the kayak. The kayak is extra wide to provide stability, while chamfered side walls allow the user to paddle with comfort regardless of the extra width. The kayak may optionally have wheels mounted thereon to facilitate handling and transport by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Isabelle DUBREUIL, Jean-Thomas GIRARD
  • Patent number: 11667358
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watercraft, particularly a kayak having a battery compartment and motor mount for mounting a motor thereto. The kayak can be propelled either by a motor mounted to the motor mount or by manual paddling by a user of the kayak. The kayak may additionally have a seat mounted onto a track to allow the user to adjust their position as needed in the kayak. The kayak is extra wide to provide stability, while chamfered side walls allow the user to paddle with comfort regardless of the extra width. The kayak may optionally have wheels mounted thereon to facilitate handling and transport by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Isabelle Dubreuil, Jean-Thomas Girard
  • Patent number: 11649028
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
  • Publication number: 20230058775
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent DROUIN
  • Publication number: 20220380012
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Rèjean BOYER, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
  • Patent number: 11447222
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
  • Patent number: 11447221
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
  • Publication number: 20220097814
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
  • Publication number: 20210371057
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watercraft, particularly a kayak having a battery compartment and motor mount for mounting a motor thereto. The kayak can be propelled either by a motor mounted to the motor mount or by manual paddling by a user of the kayak. The kayak may additionally have a seat mounted onto a track to allow the user to adjust their position as needed in the kayak. The kayak is extra wide to provide stability, while chamfered side walls allow the user to paddle with comfort regardless of the extra width. The kayak may optionally have wheels mounted thereon to facilitate handling and transport by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Isabelle Dubreuil, Jean-Thomas Girard
  • Publication number: 20210047021
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
  • Patent number: 10829189
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Pelican International Inc.
    Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
  • Publication number: 20200269963
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
  • Publication number: 20180327059
    Abstract: A fishing kayak is described comprising a body having a bow end and a stern end the body comprising a deck and a hull. The deck defines a top side of the body of the fishing kayak and the hull defines a bottom side of the body of the fishing kayak. The hull comprises a pontoon hull portion extending from the stern end of the body along a longitudinal axis of the body, the pontoon hull portion being comprised of two pontoon members positioned in an opposing relationship, the pontoon hull portion defining a concave recess to form a tunnel structure. The hull also comprises a convex hull portion extending from the bow end of the body along the longitudinal axis, the convex hull portion being comprised of a convex hull member. The two pontoon members converge into the convex hull portion to form at least in part the convex hull member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
  • Patent number: 10059410
    Abstract: A fishing kayak is described comprising a body having a bow end and a stern end the body comprising a deck and a hull. The deck defines a top side of the body of the fishing kayak and the hull defines a bottom side of the body of the fishing kayak. The hull comprises a pontoon hull portion extending from the stern end of the body along a longitudinal axis of the body, the pontoon hull portion being comprised of two pontoon members positioned in an opposing relationship, the pontoon hull portion defining a concave recess to form a tunnel structure. The hull also comprises a convex hull portion extending from the bow end of the body along the longitudinal axis, the convex hull portion being comprised of a convex hull member. The two pontoon members converge into the convex hull portion to form at least in part the convex hull member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Pelican International Inc.
    Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20180001973
    Abstract: A fishing kayak is described comprising a body having a bow end and a stern end the body comprising a deck and a hull. The deck defines a top side of the body of the fishing kayak and the hull defines a bottom side of the body of the fishing kayak. The hull comprises a pontoon hull portion extending from the stern end of the body along a longitudinal axis of the body, the pontoon hull portion being comprised of two pontoon members positioned in an opposing relationship, the pontoon hull portion defining a concave recess to form a tunnel structure. The hull also comprises a convex hull portion extending from the bow end of the body along the longitudinal axis, the convex hull portion being comprised of a convex hull member. The two pontoon members converge into the convex hull portion to form at least in part the convex hull member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
  • Patent number: 9545533
    Abstract: The slackline balance board is for use during slacklining It includes an elongated deck having an upper surface and a bottom surface. The deck includes opposite first and second end sections, and a medial cambered section interposed between the first and second end sections. The medial cambered section is arched upwards with reference to a longitudinal axis. Two spaced-apart slackline guides are secured to the bottom surface of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Rejean Boyer
  • Publication number: 20160089577
    Abstract: The slackline balance board is for use during slacklining It includes an elongated deck having an upper surface and a bottom surface. The deck includes opposite first and second end sections, and a medial cambered section interposed between the first and second end sections. The medial cambered section is arched upwards with reference to a longitudinal axis. Two spaced-apart slackline guides are secured to the bottom surface of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Rejean BOYER
  • Publication number: 20130220208
    Abstract: A seat for a watercraft having a housing section defining a space for receiving a rider, the seat comprising a base seat comprising a longitudinal arcuate base projection or groove extending downwardly or upwardly along a longitudinal axis of the watercraft, the housing section comprising a longitudinal arcuate housing groove or projection extending downwardly or upwardly along the longitudinal axis, the longitudinal arcuate base projection or groove and the longitudinal arcuate housing groove or projection registering with one another such that, in use, the rider can move the base seat from a first configuration to a second configuration, the first configuration being different than the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Réjean Boyer