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).
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Patent number: 11878782Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
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Publication number: 20230399088Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
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Publication number: 20230391425Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Isabelle DUBREUIL, Jean-Thomas GIRARD
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Patent number: 11667358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Isabelle Dubreuil, Jean-Thomas Girard
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Patent number: 11649028Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
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Publication number: 20230058775Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent DROUIN
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Publication number: 20220380012Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Rèjean BOYER, Vincent Drouin, Isabelle Dubreuil
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Patent number: 11447222Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
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Patent number: 11447221Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
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Publication number: 20220097814Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
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Publication number: 20210371057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Isabelle Dubreuil, Jean-Thomas Girard
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Publication number: 20210047021Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
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Patent number: 10829189Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Pelican International Inc.Inventors: Réjean Boyer, Vincent Drouin
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Publication number: 20200269963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Réjean BOYER, Vincent DROUIN
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Publication number: 20180327059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
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Patent number: 10059410Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Pelican International Inc.Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
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Publication number: 20180001973Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: PELICAN INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Rejean Boyer, Stephanie Gagnon
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Patent number: 9545533Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Inventor: Rejean Boyer
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Publication number: 20160089577Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventor: Rejean BOYER
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Publication number: 20130220208Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Réjean Boyer