Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Walters

Timothy R. Walters 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).

  • Cowls and latching assemblies for cowls on outboard marine propulsion devices
    Patent number: 9580947
    Abstract: A cowl for an outboard marine propulsion device having an internal combustion engine. The cowl comprises a first cowl portion; a second cowl portion that mates with the first cowl portion to enclose the internal combustion engine; a service door on the second cowl portion, wherein the service door is positionable in an open position and in a closed position; and a carrying handle on the second cowl portion, wherein the carrying handle is accessible when the service door is in the open position and inaccessible when the service door is in the closed position. A plurality of latches are spaced apart around the perimeter. The latches latch the second cowl portion to the first cowl portion. An actuator assembly actuates each of the plurality of latches. The actuator assembly can be actuated by movement of the carrying handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Amerling, Timothy J. Eddy, Brad J. Van Ruiswyk, John D. Skroski, David B. Griep, David M. Foulkes, Timothy R. Walters