A multi-bank marine battery charger having at least one 12 Vdc charging bank and at least one multi-voltage 24/36 Vdc charging bank, and a method of operating such multi-voltage charging bank, are provided. The method enables the multi-voltage charging bank to, one or more, turn on a fully depleted battery, determine the voltage class of the connected battery, fully charge, and detect completion of the charging of a single 24 or 36 Vdc battery.
A small watertight electronic module is provided that wirelessly connects to a smart device, e.g., a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a Smartphone, etc., and that wirelessly connects to underwater diving equipment and/or accessories, e.g. a SCUBA tank pressure transmitter, skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, pressure sensor, navigation buoy, etc. The module is positioned in close proximity to the smart device and utilizes a terrestrial communications protocol, e.g., Bluetooth, WLAN, Ant+, etc. for connection thereto. In an embodiment, the module also utilizes an underwater communications protocol, e.g. VLF, ultrasonic, etc., for connection to the underwater diving equipment and/or accessories. A display is provided in certain embodiments to display information, e.g. SCUBA tank air pressure, to the user.
A portable stove and a burner for a portable stove are provided. The portable stove may have a wind guard for protecting the flame of a burner of the portable stove. The wind guard may include a resilient arcuate member and a plurality of feet attached thereto for mounting the wind guard to a cook pot of the portable stove. The burner may have an ignitor that has an active configuration and an inactive configuration. A rotatable control knob can control a fuel flow control valve and activation of the ignitor. An ignition lever is interposed between the control knob and the ignitor such that rotation of the control knob from an on position to an ignition position transitions the ignition lever from a released position to an activation position and the ignitor from the inactive configuration to the active configuration.
F24C 3/10 - Arrangement or mounting of ignition devices
F24C 3/14 - Stoves or ranges for gaseous fuels with special adaptation for travelling, e.g. collapsible
F24C 3/12 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24C 15/08 - Foundations or support platesLegs or pillarsCasingsWheels
F23D 14/04 - Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone induction type, e.g. Bunsen burner
F23D 14/20 - Non-premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air on arrival at the combustion zone
F24C 15/36 - Protective guards, e.g. for preventing access to heated parts
A portable stove and a burner for a portable stove are provided. The portable stove may have a wind guard for protecting the flame of a burner of the portable stove. The wind guard may include a resilient arcuate member and a plurality of feet attached thereto for mounting the wind guard to a cook pot of the portable stove. The burner may have an ignitor that has an active configuration and an inactive configuration. A rotatable control knob can control a fuel flow control valve and activation of the ignitor. An ignition lever is interposed between the control knob and the ignitor such that rotation of the control knob from an on position to an ignition position transitions the ignition lever from a released position to an activation position and the ignitor from the inactive configuration to the active configuration.
A small watertight electronic module is provided that wirelessly connects to a smart device, e.g., a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a Smartphone, etc., and that wirelessly connects to underwater diving equipment and/or accessories, e.g. a SCUBA tank pressure transmitter, skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, pressure sensor, navigation buoy, etc. The module is positioned in close proximity to the smart device and utilizes a terrestrial communications protocol, e.g., Bluetooth, WLAN, Ant+, etc. for connection thereto. In an embodiment, the module also utilizes an underwater communications protocol, e.g. VLF, ultrasonic, etc., for connection to the underwater diving equipment and/or accessories. A display is provided in certain embodiments to display information, e.g. SCUBA tank air pressure, to the user.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
Multiplexed phased array sonar systems and methods for consumer fishfinders are described herein. A transducer unit for such a system includes a transmit (TX) element that generates a sonar ping, a receive (RX) array configured to receive sonar echoes resulting from the sonar ping contacting targets, a digital signal processor (DSP) that processes the sonar echoes into sonar display information, and multiplexers (MUXs) coupled between the RX array and the DSP. The MUXs are configured to couple a portion of the RX array to the DSP during a first time and a second portion of the RX array during a second time such that the of MUXs couple an entirety of the RX array to the DSP during each transmit-receive cycle. A method of preventing distortions in the sonar display information selects the elements of the RX array to be sampled in accordance with a predetermined multiplexing pattern.
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Digital cartography and marine electronic navigational and positioning apparatus; navigation apparatus and navigation software for boats; marine navigation software; apparatus or software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; marine industry navigation and positioning software on pre-recorded DVDs, SD cards and digital media for use with data processing equipment, computers, sonar depth finders, fish finders or devices running a mobile operating system; apparatus or software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation, fishfinding, and electronic sharing of digital marine charts.
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Digital cartography and marine electronic navigational and positioning apparatus; navigation apparatus and navigation software for boats; marine navigation software; apparatus or software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; marine industry navigation and positioning software on pre-recorded DVDs, SD cards and digital media for use with data processing equipment, computers, sonar depth finders, fish finders or devices running a mobile operating system; apparatus or software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation and fishfinding.
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(1) Digital cartography and marine electronic navigational and positioning apparatus; navigation apparatus and navigation software for boats; marine navigation software; apparatus or software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; marine industry navigation and positioning software on pre-recorded DVDs, SD cards and digital media for use with data processing equipment, computers, sonar depth finders, fish finders or devices running a mobile operating system; apparatus or software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation and fishfinding.
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(1) Digital cartography and marine electronic navigational and positioning apparatus; navigation apparatus and navigation software for boats; marine navigation software; apparatus or software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; marine industry navigation and positioning software on pre-recorded DVDs, SD cards and digital media for use with data processing equipment, computers, sonar depth finders, fish finders or devices running a mobile operating system; apparatus or software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation, fishfinding, and electronic sharing of digital marine charts.
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BRAKING SYSTEM FOR A PEDAL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT
Braking arrangements for inhibiting pedals of a pedal drive system for a watercraft from rotating when an assist drive train of the pedal drive system is activated are provided. Method of preventing pedals of a pedal drive system for a watercraft from rotating when using an assist mode are provided.
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Sonar depth finders and fish finders; radar apparatus; radios and transceivers; chart plotters; downloadable electronic maps and charts; pre-recorded electronic media featuring maps and charts; echo graphs and other technical devices and apparatus for fishing and navigation; global positioning system or GPS; GPS navigation device; ultrasonic marine depth sounders, two-way radio apparatus, navigation apparatus for boats, autopilots in the nature of electronic automatic controls for adjusting, steering, and keeping course; compasses; marine navigation software; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers; electrical transducers; sensors for determining temperatures, speeds, positions and distances; mounting hardware for monitors, batteries and battery chargers; electrical switches, electric cables, wires, conductors and connection fittings therefor; protective covers and cases for the aforesaid goods.
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BRAKING SYSTEM FOR A PEDAL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT
Braking arrangements for inhibiting pedals of a pedal drive system for a watercraft from rotating when an assist drive train of the pedal drive system is activated are provided. Method of preventing pedals of a pedal drive system for a watercraft from rotating when using an assist mode are provided.
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(1) Sonar depth finders and fish finders; radar apparatus; radios and transceivers; chart plotters; downloadable electronic maps and charts; pre-recorded electronic media featuring maps and charts; echo graphs and other technical devices and apparatus for fishing and navigation; global positioning system (GPS); GPS navigation device; ultrasonic marine depth sounders, two-way radio apparatus, navigation apparatus for boats, autopilots in the nature of electronic automatic controls for adjusting, steering, and keeping course; compasses; marine navigation software; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers; electrical transducers; sensors for determining temperatures, speeds, positions and distances; mounting hardware for monitors, batteries and battery chargers; electrical switches, electric cables, wires, conductors and connection fittings therefor; protective covers and cases for the aforesaid goods.
Multiplexed phased array sonar systems and methods for consumer fishfinders are described herein. In one embodiment a single curved transmit transducer and an array of receive transducers are provided, and in an embodiment the signals from the receive transducers are multiplexed, which greatly reduces the data load, allowing for the achievement of the near real time, high resolution imagery in a size and price point that enables this technology to be employed in a consumer fish finder.
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Digital cartography and marine electronic navigational and positioning apparatus; navigation apparatus and downloadable navigation software for boats; downloadable marine navigation software; downloadable software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; recorded marine industry navigation and positioning software on pre-recorded DVDs, SD cards and digital media for use with data processing equipment, computers, sonar depth finders, fish finders or devices running a mobile operating system; downloadable software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation and fish finding Providing online non-downloadable navigation software for boats; Providing online non-downloadable marine navigation software; Providing online non-downloadable software for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images used in the field of marine navigation; Providing online non-downloadable software for creation of digital marine charts for navigation and fish finding
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Sonars, namely, sonar depth finders and fish finders; chart recorders; downloadable electronic maps and charts; pre-recorded electronic media featuring maps and charts; echo sounding devices for fishing and navigation; global positioning system (GPS); GPS navigation device; ultrasonic marine depth sounders; navigation apparatus for boats; marine autopilot systems comprised of GPS navigation devices, electronic display interfaces, and control units for self-steering; marine compasses; downloadable and recorded marine navigation software electrical transducers; sensors for determining temperatures, speeds, positions and distances; mounting devices for monitors; protective covers and cases for sonar depth finders and fish finders
An underwater navigation system that includes a buoy configured to be anchored underwater or to be hung underwater from a boat. The buoy is configured to transmit a signal. A dive computer is configured to be carried by a diver, and also configured to receive the signal. The dive computer is further configured to display a distance and direction to the buoy based on the received signal.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
An underwater navigation system that includes a buoy configured to be anchored underwater or to be hung underwater from a boat. The buoy is configured to transmit a signal. A dive computer is configured to be carried by a diver, and also configured to receive the signal. The dive computer is further configured to display a distance and direction to the buoy based on the received signal.
A sonar target locking system to position a sonar assembly to maintain the sonar array of the sonar assembly pointing at a position of a user set (desired) target even when the watercraft is rotating or moving in various motions. The sonar target locking system includes electro-mechanical assembly that can be steered electrically to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target. The system may be activated using at least one of a foot pedal, handheld remote control, or a display of a fish finder head unit. The system may use GPS and IMU inputs to generate control signals to steer the electro-mechanical assembly to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target.
A sonar target locking system to position a sonar assembly to maintain the sonar array of the sonar assembly pointing at a position of a user set (desired) target even when the watercraft is rotating or moving in various motions. The sonar target locking system includes electro-mechanical assembly that can be steered electrically to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target. The system may be activated using at least one of a foot pedal, handheld remote control, or a display of a fish finder head unit. The system may use GPS and IMU inputs to generate control signals to steer the electro-mechanical assembly to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target.
Methods of situationally controlling marine devices connected via a one boat network on a watercraft are presented. The marine devices are selected from fishfinders or other OBN devices, trolling motors, heading sensors, main propulsion engine, i-Pilot Link, shallow water anchors, AIS/MARPA, smart chargers or power monitors, downriggers, trim tabs, drift paddles, lighting, sonar and imaging transducers, chart plotters, foot pedals, handheld remote controls, and mobile marine apps. The method includes the steps of identifying at least one situational condition of at least one first marine device, identifying at least one second marine device, and triggering a situational control action for the at least one second marine device when the at least one situational condition for the at least one first marine device is met. The methods include situationally controlling a speed of a trolling motor and anchoring of the watercraft, as well as providing advanced power management thereon.
G01S 15/96 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for locating fish
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A01K 79/00 - Methods or means of catching fish in bulk not provided for in groups
A01K 97/12 - Signalling devices, e.g. tip-up devices
B63B 49/00 - Arrangements of nautical instruments or navigational aids
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ONE BOAT NETWORK GROUPS AND METHODS OF IFTTT OPERATION THEREOF
Methods of situationally controlling marine devices connected via a one boat network on a watercraft are presented. The marine devices are selected from fishfinders or other OBN devices, trolling motors, heading sensors, main propulsion engine, i-Pilot Link, shallow water anchors, AIS/MARPA, smart chargers or power monitors, downriggers, trim tabs, drift paddles, lighting, sonar and imaging transducers, chart plotters, foot pedals, handheld remote controls, and mobile marine apps. The method includes the steps of identifying at least one situational condition of at least one first marine device, identifying at least one second marine device, and triggering a situational control action for the at least one second marine device when the at least one situational condition for the at least one first marine device is met. The methods include situationally controlling a speed of a trolling motor and anchoring of the watercraft, as well as providing advanced power management thereon.
B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
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FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER MAPS HAVING SELECTABLE WATER CURRENT FLOW MODELING DISPLAYABLE THEREWITH
A method of making and a computer readable media having data readable by a fish finder are provided. The data includes a topographical fishing map usable by the fish finder to display bathymetric information regarding a body of water, and a number of water current flow simulations. Any of the number of simulations is selectable via the user input and usable by the fish finder to display water current flow as a layer on the bathymetric information regarding a body of water. Freshwater currents or saltwater tides may be provided in certain embodiments. The method includes inputting the bathymetric information from the topographical fishing map and current flow conditions to the processor, processing a hydrodynamic or tidal modeling program and storing the water current flow simulation as a user selectable layer on the media on which the topographical fishing map is stored.
A method of making and a computer readable media having data readable by a fish finder are provided. The data includes a topographical fishing map usable by the fish finder to display bathymetric information regarding a body of water, and a number of water current flow simulations. Any of the number of simulations is selectable via the user input and usable by the fish finder to display water current flow as a layer on the bathymetric information regarding a body of water. Freshwater currents or saltwater tides may be provided in certain embodiments. The method includes inputting the bathymetric information from the topographical fishing map and current flow conditions to the processor, processing a hydrodynamic or tidal modeling program and storing the water current flow simulation as a user selectable layer on the media on which the topographical fishing map is stored.
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. Method of operating the pedal drive are also provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63H 16/20 - Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using rotary cranking arm
B63H 23/12 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units
B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
F16D 41/22 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with clutching ring or disc axially shifted as a result of lost motion between actuating members
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. Method of operating the pedal drive are also provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
B63H 16/20 - Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using rotary cranking arm
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63H 5/20 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers of emergency propellers, e.g. arranged at the side of the vessel movable from a working position to a non-working position
B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 23/12 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units
A cable management device for managing cables of a trolling motor is provided. The cable management device can slide axially along a shaft of a trolling motor while being affixed to a portion of a cable of the trolling motor. A trolling motor including such a cable management device is provided.
F16L 3/127 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending away from the attachment surface
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
F16L 3/137 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and consisting of a flexible band
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
A watercraft, associated motor pod, and associated methods are provided. The motor pod is operable to maintain an orientation of the watercraft relative to a reference datum while the watercraft is moving or stationary.
B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
A trolling motor includes a rotatable trim module which effectuates trim adjustment of the trolling motor by adjusting a vertical position of a motor shaft assembly. A rotatable steering module is mounted below the trim module. The steering module and trim module are assembled on a rotatable motor shaft having a motor mounted at one end of the motor shaft. A conductive cord is coiled around the motor shaft. The conductive cord is configured to transmit electrical power from a power source to an internal control module and a drive motor in the trim module. In further embodiments, the conductive cord also transmits control signals from an internal control device to an internal control module in the trim module.
An underwater mask including a condensing member is provided. The mask includes a lens exposed to ambient water as well as to an air compartment of the mask that is adjacent a diver's face. The mask includes a condensing member that has an inner surface that is exposed to the air compartment and that is configured to promote condensing of moisture within the air within the air compartment thereon prior to the moisture condensing on an inner surface of the lens. The condensing member may be passive and rely on thermal conductivity properties of the member or be actively electrically controlled.
A tip valve and a cook system incorporating same that automatically stops the flow of gas to a burner when tipped over and that automatically resets when disconnected from the fuel canister to allow the flow of gas to resume when righted and reconnected are provided. The tip valve includes a ball bearing freely moveable between a fuel canister actuator pin and a tip seal within a bore having two different diameters at each end thereof. The transition between the two diameters forms a taper that may be continuous forming a smooth tapered bore, or discontinuous formed by at least one counter bore. The automatic resetting is provided without the use of a mechanical pin or member.
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
A47J 37/07 - Roasting devices for outdoor useBarbecues
A tip valve and a cook system incorporating same that automatically stops the flow of gas to a burner when tipped over and that automatically resets when disconnected from the fuel canister to allow the flow of gas to resume when righted and reconnected are provided. The tip valve includes a ball bearing freely moveable between a fuel canister actuator pin and a tip seal within a bore having two different diameters at each end thereof. The transition between the two diameters forms a taper that may be continuous forming a smooth tapered bore, or discontinuous formed by at least one counter bore. The automatic resetting is provided without the use of a mechanical pin or member.
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
A47J 37/07 - Roasting devices for outdoor useBarbecues
F24C 3/14 - Stoves or ranges for gaseous fuels with special adaptation for travelling, e.g. collapsible
A tip valve and a cook system incorporating same that automatically stops the flow of gas to a burner when tipped over and that automatically resets when disconnected from the fuel canister to allow the flow of gas to resume when righted and reconnected are provided. The tip valve includes a ball bearing freely moveable between a fuel canister actuator pin and a tip seal within a bore having two different diameters at each end thereof. The transition between the two diameters forms a taper that may be continuous forming a smooth tapered bore, or discontinuous formed by at least one counter bore. The automatic resetting is provided without the use of a mechanical pin or member.
A packable cooking system is provided. To pack the system, the fuel canister is connected to the lid. The legs of the fuel stabilizer are folded and it is placed in the bottom of the pot. The pot support legs of the burner are rotated to their storage position forming an L-shape with the burner mixer tube and the folded burner assembly is placed in the bottom of the pot with the pot support legs along the bottom and side walls of the pot and the burner mix tube extending upward from the bottom of the pot along the side wall. This orientation, when the connection is off-center, allows the fuel canister that has been secured to the lid to fit within the pot in its offset position beside the upward extending burner mix tube with the folded fuel stabilizer below the fuel canister.
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
A packable cooking system is provided. To pack the system, the fuel canister is connected to the lid. The legs of the fuel stabilizer are folded and it is placed in the bottom of the pot. The pot support legs of the burner are rotated to their storage position forming an L-shape with the burner mixer tube and the folded burner assembly is placed in the bottom of the pot with the pot support legs along the bottom and side walls of the pot and the burner mix tube extending upward from the bottom of the pot along the side wall. This orientation, when the connection is off-center, allows the fuel canister that has been secured to the lid to fit within the pot in its offset position beside the upward extending burner mix tube with the folded fuel stabilizer below the fuel canister.
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
A packable cooking system is provided. To pack the system, the fuel canister is connected to the lid. The legs of the fuel stabilizer are folded and it is placed in the bottom of the pot. The pot support legs of the burner are rotated to their storage position forming an L-shape with the burner mixer tube and the folded burner assembly is placed in the bottom of the pot with the pot support legs along the bottom and side walls of the pot and the burner mix tube extending upward from the bottom of the pot along the side wall. This orientation, when the connection is off-center, allows the fuel canister that has been secured to the lid to fit within the pot in its offset position beside the upward extending burner mix tube with the folded fuel stabilizer below the fuel canister.
A47J 36/26 - Devices for warming vessels containing drinks or food, especially by means of burnersTravelling cookers, e.g. using petroleum or gasoline with one burner
F24C 3/14 - Stoves or ranges for gaseous fuels with special adaptation for travelling, e.g. collapsible
A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.
B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
B63B 17/00 - Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
B63H 1/04 - Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels
B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 21/22 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridgeArrangements of order telegraphs
B63H 21/00 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63B 34/26 - Accessories for canoes, kayaks or the like
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 23/04 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical
B63H 23/30 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements characterised by use of clutches
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Component feature of sonar depth fish finders used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment, namely, sonar imaging apparatus.
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(1) Component feature of sonar depth fish finders used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment, namely, sonar imagers
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Portable gas cooking units and replacement parts therefor; camping stoves, gas powered camping griddles and grills. Backpacks, frames for backpacks, pack bags, day bags, day packs, duffle bags. Sleeping mats and mats for camping; camping furniture, tables, chairs, cots. Camp cookware, namely, pots and pans, steamers, roasting pans, ladles, turners, tongs, spatulas, serving forks, spoons and knives, pots, pans, plates, cups, bowls, kettles that can be used on gas burners. Tents, screen houses, canopies of nylon or polymer canvas material, commercial exhibition and party tents. Sleeping bags.
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Portable gas cooking units and replacement parts therefor; camping stoves, gas powered camping griddles and grills. Backpacks, frames for backpacks, pack bags, day bags, day packs, duffle bags. Sleeping mats and mats for camping; camping furniture, tables, chairs, cots. Camp cookware, namely, pots and pans, steamers, roasting pans, ladles, turners, tongs, spatulas, serving forks, spoons and knives, pots, pans, plates, cups, bowls, kettles that can be used on gas burners. Tents, screen houses, canopies of nylon or polymer canvas material, commercial exhibition and party tents. Sleeping bags.
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(1) Portable gas cooking units and replacement parts therefor; camping stoves, gas powered camping griddles and grills
(2) Backpacks, frames for backpacks, pack bags, day bags, day packs, duffle bags
(3) Sleeping bags, sleeping mats and mats for camping; camping furniture, tables, chairs, cots
(4) Camp cookware, namely, pots and pans, steamers, roasting pans, ladles, turners, tongs, spatulas, forks, spoons, knives, pots, pans, plates, cups, bowls, kettles that can be used on gas burners
(5) Tents, shelters, namely, tents, screen houses, canopies of nylon or polymer canvas material, shades, commercial exhibition and party tents
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
(1) Portable gas cooking units and replacement parts therefor; camping stoves, gas powered camping griddles and grills
(2) Backpacks, frames for backpacks, pack bags, day bags, day packs, duffle bags
(3) Sleeping bags, sleeping mats and mats for camping; camping furniture, tables, chairs, cots
(4) Camp cookware, namely, pots and pans, steamers, roasting pans, ladles, turners, tongs, spatulas, forks, spoons, knives, pots, pans, plates, cups, bowls, kettles that can be used on gas burners
(5) Tents, shelters, namely, tents, screen houses, canopies of nylon or polymer canvas material, shades, commercial exhibition and party tents
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Component feature of sonar depth fish finders used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment, namely, sonar imaging apparatus
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. Method of operating the pedal drive are also provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63H 16/20 - Other apparatus for converting muscle power into propulsive effort using rotary cranking arm
B63H 23/12 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from more than one propulsion power unit allowing combined use of the propulsion power units
B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
F16D 41/22 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with clutching ring or disc axially shifted as a result of lost motion between actuating members
A disclosed breathing hose is configured to duct inhaled and exhaled gas between a user and a rebreather apparatus. The breathing hose includes a non-collapsible flexible outer tube and a collapsible inner tube located within the non-collapsible flexible outer tube. The collapsible inner tube is configured to inflate to accommodate the exhaled gas of the user and to deflate to accommodate the inhaled gas of the user. The collapsible inner tube has a size that accommodates at least a portion of a breath volume of the user and may have a size that is configured to accommodate a maximum breath volume of the user. The collapsible inner tube is configured to act to maintain a constant total volume of gas in the lungs of the user and in the rebreather unit throughout a breathing cycle. The breathing hose may be part of a closed-circuit or semi closed-circuit rebreather apparatus.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Component feature of sonar depth fish finders used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment, namely, sonar imagers
65.
Motor assembly having lifting mechanism and watercraft incorporating same
A motor assembly having a lifting mechanism and associated watercraft are provided. The lifting mechanism is operable to lift a motor of the motor assembly from a deployed position to a stowed position. A user can then transition the motor from the stowed position back to the deployed position via a user control.
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
A watercraft and associated pedal drive system are provided. The pedal drive system allows for unassisted manual pedaling to provide thrust to the watercraft. The pedal drive system also provides on demand pedal assistance of varying levels via an assist drive train having an electric motor to supplement the manual pedal force input provided by a user at the pedals of pedal drive system.
B63B 34/26 - Accessories for canoes, kayaks or the like
B63H 23/04 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Component feature of sonar depth fish finders used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment, namely, sonar imaging apparatus
A disclosed diver fin includes a blade and a foot pocket, distinct from one another and releasably connected to one another by one or more rails extending from a leading edge of the blade to the foot pocket. The rails extend from either side of the foot pocket and extend parallel to one another at least partway along the length of the blade towards a trailing edge of the blade. Each rail includes two sections: a first rail section, extending from the leading edge of the blade and terminating in a free end, and a second rail section, extending from the foot pocket and terminating in a free end. The free end of one rail section includes a female recess, and the free end of the other rail section terminates in a male extension, slidably receivable in the female recess. The disclosed fin is reconfigurable to accommodate different diving conditions.
A63B 31/11 - Swim fins, flippers or other swimming aids held by, or attachable to, the hands, arms, feet or legs held by, or attachable to, the hands or feet attachable only to the feet
A shallow water anchor and related.methods are provided. The shallow water anchor includes a four-bar linkage and a hydraulic actuator for actuating the four-bar linkage. An anchoring element is connected to the four-bar linkage. A hydraulic control arrangement operates the hydraulic actuator to transition the hydraulic actuator between stowed and deployed positions and vice versa. The shallow water anchor can incorporate a controller which monitors a current limit, a pressure limit, or both to perform a variety of anchoring functions.
A shallow water anchor and related methods are provided. The shallow water anchor includes a four-bar linkage and a hydraulic actuator for actuating the four-bar linkage. An anchoring element is connected to the four-bar linkage. A hydraulic control arrangement operates the hydraulic actuator to transition the hydraulic actuator between stowed and deployed positions and vice versa. The shallow water anchor can incorporate a controller which monitors a current limit, a pressure limit, or both to perform a variety of anchoring functions.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Sonar depth fish finders, namely, electronic apparatus used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment and parts thereof
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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An electronic communications network for devices used by
recreational fishermen consisting of sonar fish finders,
trolling motors, and shallow water anchors.
79.
Bidirectional wireless controls for marine devices
A control system for a trolling motor operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device and a wired foot pedal is provided. The controller is interposed between the trolling motor and the wired foot pedal to add wireless controllability to the trolling motor via the wireless remote control. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller. The controller generates control signals upon receipt of wireless communication from the remote control that simulate signals that are normally generated by the wired foot pedal.
B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
B63B 17/00 - Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
B63H 1/04 - Propulsive elements directly acting on water of rotary type with rotation axis substantially at right angles to propulsive direction, e.g. paddle wheels
B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 21/22 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridgeArrangements of order telegraphs
B63H 21/00 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
80.
Sonar imaging system with lateral target placement and multiple color display
A sonar imaging system, that includes a control head with a user interface and a display unit for displaying a sonar-generated image, is provided. A sonar transducer assembly is coupled to the control head and configured to transmit sonar data to the control head. The sonar data is used to generate the sonar-generated image. The sonar transducer assembly includes a first side scan acoustic sonar element that transmits a sonar beam. The sonar transducer assembly further includes a plurality of sonar beam receiving elements. Each receiving element is arranged to receive a portion of the return beam from the first side scan acoustic sonar element. Each of the plurality of sonar beam receiving elements is configured to identify both a depth and a lateral distance of an underwater object relative to the position of the sonar transducer assembly.
G01K 11/00 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) An electronic communications network for devices used by recreational fishermen consisting of sonar fish finders, trolling motors, and shallow water anchors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) An electronic communications network for devices used by recreational fishermen consisting of sonar fishfinders, trolling motors, and shallow water anchors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Sonar depth fish finders, namely, electronic apparatus used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment and parts thereof
A back pack cinch for a strap securing a breathing tank, and an associated buoyancy compensation device worn by a driver are provided. The back pack cinch includes a cinch body. A cover is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The cover has an open position and a closed position. The cover in the closed position is configured to tension a strap. A tab is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The tab has an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, a portion of the strap is pressed against the serrated bearing surface by the tab to hold the portion of the strap in a fixed position.
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
In one aspect, an embodiment of the invention provides a back pack cinch for a strap securing a breathing tank to a buoyancy compensation device worn by a diver. The back pack cinch includes a cinch body. A cover is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The cover has an open position and a closed position. The cover in the closed position is configured to tension a strap. A tab is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The tab has an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, a portion of the strap is pressed against the serrated bearing surface by the tab to hold the portion of the strap in a fixed position.
A tank cinch is configured to cooperate with a strap to secure a tank of compressed air to a buoyancy compensation device. The tank cinch includes an adjustable frame having a sliding member, a first cam receiver and a second cam receiver. A lever body including a first cam and a second cam is pivotably joined to the adjustable frame and is pivotable about a pivoting axis defined by the adjustable frame. The lever body is configured to fix a first end portion of the strap. The adjustable frame is configured to fix a second end portion of the strap with the sliding member when the lever is rotated about the pivoting axis towards the adjustable frame member. The cams are arranged to bear against an outermost surface of the tank and to be received in the cam receivers when the lever body is pivoted towards the adjustable frame.
A44B 11/12 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
B63C 11/08 - Control of air pressure within suit, e.g. for controlling buoyancy
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
An electronic communications network for devices used by recreational fishermen consisting of sonar fishfinders, trolling motors, and shallow water anchors
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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An electronic communications network for devices used by recreational fishermen consisting of sonar fishfinders, trolling motors, and shallow water anchors
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Buoyancy compensator devices for divers; underwater breathing apparatus; regulators for use in scuba diving; diving gloves; diving goggles; diving suits; face masks for diving; snorkels; boots for use in scuba diving; scuba diving masks; weight belts for diving; diving computers; diving instruments, namely, pressure gauges and compasses
(2) Caps, shirts, sweatshirts
(3) Scuba fins and flippers for use in scuba diving
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Providing extended warranties on marine depth sounders, fish finders, marine electronic apparatuses used for navigation, communication and fishing Technical support services, namely, technical consultation in the field of installation, maintenance and repair of marine depth sounders, fish finders, marine electronic apparatuses used for navigation, communication and fishing Technical support services, namely, technical consultation in the field of troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with marine depth sounders, fish finders, marine electronic apparatuses used for navigation, communication and fishing
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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Buoyancy compensator devices for divers; underwater breathing apparatus; regulators for use in scuba diving; diving gloves; diving goggles; diving suits; face masks for diving; snorkels; boots for use in scuba diving; scuba diving masks; weight belts for diving; diving computers; diving instruments, namely, pressure gauges and compasses. Caps, shirts, sweatshirts. Scuba fins and flippers for use in scuba diving.
A sonar mapping system that includes a sonar transducer assembly configured for mounting on a watercraft, and a display configured to show a topographical chart of a body of water. The sonar mapping system further includes a processor coupled to the sonar transducer assembly and display. The processor is configured to create the topographical chart in real time, and to update the topographical chart in real time, based on sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly. The processor is also configured to render the created or updated topographical chart on the display. The sonar mapping system has memory accessible by the processor and configured to store the topographical chart rendered by the processor, and to store the sonar data provided by the sonar transducer assembly.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Buoyancy compensator devices for divers; underwater breathing apparatus; regulators for use in scuba diving; diving gloves; diving goggles; diving suits; face masks for diving; snorkels; diving equipment, namely, protective boots for use in scuba diving; scuba diving masks; weight belts for scuba diving; diving computers; diving instruments, namely, pressure gauges and marine compasses Scuba fins and flippers for use in scuba diving
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Sonar depth fish finders, namely, electronic apparatus used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment and parts thereof.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Sonar depth fish finders, namely, electronic apparatus used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment and parts thereof.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Sonar depth fish finders, namely, electronic apparatus used for marine navigation and fishing consisting primarily of sonar equipment and parts thereof.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Computer software for use in geographic applications, namely, for use in processing digitally encoded data while inter-operating with electronic navigational instruments; electronic navigational charts that are stored on electronic devices, namely, computer software, global positioning systems (GPS), CDs, flash memory cards; electronic navigational charts that are downloadable via the internet and wireless devices, for marine, road and outdoor navigation. Printed visuals in the nature of graphic photographic prints, printed posters, photographs, pictures, art prints, art pictures, maps, and illustrations.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Computer software for use in geographic applications, namely, navigation and positioning software used for processing digitally encoded data while inter-operating with electronic navigational instruments, namely, for permitting the display of marine maps and charts on sonar fishfinders and the use of marine maps and charts on sonar fishfinders, external global positioning systems consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices, and electronic navigational instruments consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices; downloadable global positioning systems (GPS) image files that may be downloaded via the Internet and wireless devices, namely, mobile telephones, tablets, computers, handheld computers, sonar fishfinders that include marine, road and outdoor navigation, namely, image files containing electronic navigational charts; electronic navigational charts that are downloadable via the Internet and wireless devices, for marine, road and outdoor navigation;
(2) Printed visuals in the nature of graphic photographic prints, printed posters, photographs, pictures, art prints, art pictures, maps, and illustrations
