Patents by Inventor Richard G. Johanneck

Richard G. Johanneck 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: 11904990
    Abstract: One example provides a floating drive-on pontoon port including a plurality of floating sections pivotally coupled together in series with one another to form an articulating port track base and an articulating starboard track base extending longitudinally in parallel with one another, the port and starboard track bases each having a lower surface to be disposed in water and an opposing upper surface to face away from the water. A port transport track extends longitudinally across the upper surface of the port track base, and a starboard transport track extends longitudinally across the upper surface of the starboard track base and in parallel with the port transport track, the port and starboard transport tracks each comprising a series of spaced apart rollers configured to respectively receive, transport, and support a port pontoon and a starboard pontoon of a pontoon during loading, unloading, and storage of the pontoon boat on the pontoon port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Publication number: 20220063779
    Abstract: One example provides a wheel for conveying a watercraft on a floating drive-on watercraft port. The wheel includes a rim including a center hub having a tapered bore configured to receive an axle, the bore tapered such that a center diameter at a center circumference of the bore is less than an end diameter at bore openings at opposing ends of the bore. A tire is disposed about an outer circumference of the rim for engaging a hull of a watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Publication number: 20220063778
    Abstract: One example provides a floating drive-on pontoon port including a plurality of floating sections pivotally coupled together in series with one another to form an articulating port track base and an articulating starboard track base extending longitudinally in parallel with one another, the port and starboard track bases each having a lower surface to be disposed in water and an opposing upper surface to face away from the water. A port transport track extends longitudinally across the upper surface of the port track base, and a starboard transport track extends longitudinally across the upper surface of the starboard track base and in parallel with the port transport track, the port and starboard transport tracks each comprising a series of spaced apart rollers configured to respectively receive, transport, and support a port pontoon and a starboard pontoon of a pontoon during loading, unloading, and storage of the pontoon boat on the pontoon port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Publication number: 20220063777
    Abstract: One example provides a roller assembly for conveying a watercraft on a floating drive-on watercraft port. The roller assembly includes an axle, a center roller disposed on the axle, and a pair of shoulder rollers disposed on the axle, one shoulder roller disposed on each side of the center roller, the center roller and each shoulder roller free to spin independently from one another about the axle. Each shoulder roller includes an outer sidewall facing away from the center roller, and an inner sidewall facing the roller, a diameter of the shoulder roller at the outer sidewall being greater than a diameter of the shoulder roller at the inner sidewall such that an outer circumferential surface of the shoulder roller is downwardly angled from the outer sidewall toward the center roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Patent number: 8876435
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floating dock system, the floating dock system comprising at least two dock sections, said dock sections comprising substantially horizontal slots along at least one edge; and at least one coupling member configured to engage a horizontal slot in at least two dock sections; whereby the at least two dock sections are retained together by the at least one coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wave Armor, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard G. Johanneck, Paul A. Pilosi
  • Patent number: 8292547
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floating dock system, the floating dock system comprising at least two dock sections, said dock sections said dock sections comprising substantially horizontal slots along at least one edge; and at least one coupling member configured to engage a horizontal slot in at least two dock sections; whereby the at least two dock sections are retained together by the at least one coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Wave Armor, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard G. Johanneck, Paul A. Pilosi
  • Publication number: 20110044765
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floating dock system, the floating dock system comprising at least two dock sections, said dock sections said dock sections comprising substantially horizontal slots along at least one edge; and at least one coupling member configured to engage a horizontal slot in at least two dock sections; whereby the at least two dock sections are retained together by the at least one coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Richard G. Johanneck, Paul A. Pilosi
  • Patent number: 6088972
    Abstract: A concrete floor insert includes a peripheral side wall and a breakaway mount. The peripheral side wall has an inner surface which is disposed between a top end and a bottom end. The breakaway mount is adapted to fasten to a floor form and coupled to the inner surface of the peripheral side wall through a weakened portion such that when the floor form is removed from the hardened floor, the breakaway mount separates from the inner surface at the weakened portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Patent number: 4702364
    Abstract: A silo chute hopper attachment that fits underneath an existing silo chute having a swivel end, and an upper hopper portion that has flanges slidably mounted onto brackets fixed to the silo wall so that the hopper slides in and out like a drawer underneath the silo chute. It can be easily removed for getting into the silo chute. When removed the bottom outlet opening of the silo chute is completely open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Patent number: 4366773
    Abstract: A freestanding one-piece shelter for young animals is provided with a ventilation and feeding system. The ventilation system includes an opening in an exterior wall of the shelter for circulation and a vent at the top of the shelter. The vent comprises a raised portion on the roof of the shelter covered by a cap. The raised portion has ventilation openings. The underside of the cap is fitted with lugs to rest on the raised portion to hold the cap in its raised position. The lugs fit in the ventilation openings when the cap is rotated to its lowered position. The opening in the side of the shelter is also used for access to the feeding station. The feeding station includes a flange which engages the lower edge of the opening. The feeding station has at least one generally circular fitting with a tapered lip which receives a tapered feeding bucket. The tapered feeding bucket has a raised splash guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1983
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck
  • Patent number: D969590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Johanneck