Patents by Inventor Ronald M. Berman
Ronald M. Berman 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: 9073613Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith
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Publication number: 20140048005Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith, James J. Moses
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Patent number: 8567333Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith, James H. Moses
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Publication number: 20130036960Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: BOSTON WHALER, INC.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith, James H. Moses
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Patent number: 7765946Abstract: A system and apparatus for providing integrated boat thrusters which eliminates interfering with the integrity of the hull, and undesirable drilling and cutting of the hull to accommodate separate glass tubes or pipes that are conventionally used to form thruster tunnels. The instant system provides integrally molded thruster tunnel sections within the hull, and unique keystone inserts which are complementary to the molded thruster tunnel sections and complete the water flow chambers through the hull about the propellers. Separate tubes are not utilized. Thruster motors and mounting mechanisms are securely fastened in flat planes enhancing strength, performance and maintenance of the assemblies. In a preferred embodiment, the keystone insert is generally wedge shaped to provide a secure fit and bond within the molded tunnel section having angled walls.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Keith P. Ranieri
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Publication number: 20080054509Abstract: A composition that includes a mold release agent selected from one of a wax, a water-based agent, a solvent-based agent, and a semi-permanent agent and a marker material selected from one of a luminescent material, UV material, fluorescent material or dye. The composition is useful in mold preparation and maintenance activities to show the user those areas, if any, where the release agent has not been applied to the mold surface or has been inadequately applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Miles F. Gathright
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Patent number: 6782840Abstract: A boat ladder has a rigid I-beam support with steps pivotally attached for making the ladder compact, with the ladder pivotally engaged with a compartment in the boat hull for storing the ladder when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Garelick Mfg. Co.Inventors: Richard J. Garelick, Ronald M. Berman
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Publication number: 20040159279Abstract: A boat ladder has a rigid I-beam support with steps pivotally attached for making the ladder compact, with the ladder pivotally engaged with a compartment in the boat hull for storing the ladder when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Richard J. Garelick, Ronald M. Berman
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Patent number: 6763774Abstract: An active deck suspension system for use in marine vessels having a hull and an operator deck. A custom chassis includes pneumatic cylinders which absorb impact forces acting upon the boat hull or suspension deck, and also includes auxiliary emergency jacks. The chassis includes an upper support member which is affixed to the suspension deck, and a lower base support which is complementary to, and mates with, the bottom of the hull. The suspension deck will deflect, in a controlled manner, upon the boat encountering impact forces created by rough seas, or the like. The system includes control circuitry and constantly monitors the suspension deck to automatically compensate for load forces, and thereby provides a substantially improved occupant ride.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Keith P. Ranieri, Ronald M. Berman, Scott D. Wood, Richard J. Garelick, C. Jack Hauck, Michael G. Stoddard
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Patent number: 5497724Abstract: The present invention provides an improved aft seating combination including a double bench seat, high/low single person seat and a partial sunpad. The present invention provides for three separate seating configurations. The first configuration provides for a partial, one person sunpad, a single seat on the port side and a double bench seat on the starboard side. The second configuration provides for a full, two person sunpad and a double bench seat on the starboard side. The third configuration provides for a partial, one person sunpad, a double bench seat on the starboard side and a dedicated ingress and egress area having a step.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Ray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Charles N. Brown, Ronald M. Berman