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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179285 | Marine vessel theft deterrent apparatus and marine vessel including the same A theft deterrent apparatus in a marine vessel having a propulsion device includes a key unit arranged to transmit a user authentication code, a first authentication unit disposed apart from the propulsion device, a second authentication unit, and an operation contr... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8077056 | Immobilizer receiver for outboard motor An immobilizer receiver for an outboard motor includes a control unit that is housed in a liquid-tight case and arranged to receive an authentication code, an antenna wire arranged to receive the authentication code, and an answer-back buzzer arranged to provide an ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8022844 | Marine vessel monitoring system The marine vessel monitoring system of the present invention enables marine vessel owners to monitor their vessels when they are unable or unavailable to personally do so. The system of the present invention provides an efficient method for inspecting and repairing ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999700 | System and apparatus for preventing theft from vehicles An application for a theft prevention system includes a self-contained alarm that secures to a structure of a boat or other vehicle, especially a pleasure craft. The self contained alarm includes a motion detector and a signaling device which is either audible or vi... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7889100 | Water friend or foe system for global vessel identification and tracking A Water Friend or Foe System (WFSS) includes a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in a SIM reader on a marine vessel. A transmitter, which is coupled to the SIM reader, transmits information from the SIM card, as well as positioning information, to a WFFS trackin... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7839305 | Smart sensor systems—submarine marking and sonar detection An underwater vehicle, such as a submarine or a swimmer/diver, can be detected by seeding a volume of water with neutrally buoyant, acoustically reflective sensors. The sensors comprise a sonar reflective coating and an adhesive so that they stick to and mark said v... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7830275 | Device for displaying other ship targets An apparatus for displaying other ship targets is provided that displays the positions and detailed information concerning substantially all vessels present in a predetermined region around the own ship in a manner that is easy to grasp for the operator. A display s... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7679530 | Anti-collision warning system for marine vehicle and anti-collision analysis method An anti-collision warning system for marine vehicle includes, an optical sensor covering at least partially the horizon of the marine vehicle, image processing means for extracting in real time from each image position information of objects visible on the surface o... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7667622 | Marine vessel monitoring system The marine vessel monitoring system of the present invention enables marine vessel owners to monitor their vessels when they are unable or unavailable to personally do so. The system of the present invention provides an efficient method for inspecting and repairing ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7525449 | Status light for switch on boat steering wheel According to a first broad aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method and system for indicating a status of a subsystem controlled by a switch provided on a steering wheel of a marine vehicle. The method and system comprise: providing a switch for t... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7495581 | Automatic marine signaling system A system for controlling a marine vessel's existing horn to automatically sound navigational signals as set forth in Coast Guard Navigation Rules, International and Inland for Sound and Light Signals for boats 12 meters 39 feet and larger, Rules 34 through 37. The s... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7468681 | Deceleration warning light assembly A warning light assembly for a watercraft or land vehicle includes a selectively activatable light for mounting to the watercraft or vehicle such that the light is clearly visible to nearby operators/drivers. There is a power source for being carried by the watercra... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7436324 | Maritime port inspection and ingress control A marine port monitoring system including an inspection apparatus, either fixed or mobile, for intercepting cargo vessels entering the port. The system includes sensors placed in a shipping channel for examination of a hull of a passing vessel to detect externally m... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430461 | Networking method and network for marine navigation devices A method for networking a plurality of marine navigation devices into a network is provided, the network comprising one master marine navigation device and at least one slave marine navigation device. The method includes determining if a slave marine navigation devi... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7385490 | Method for setting screens of inboard indicators A method for setting screens of plural inboard indicators connected to an inboard network via a communication line includes connecting a terminal to the inboard network. The method also includes loading the terminal with data from the plural indicators and setting t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367700 | Safety whip mast At least one embodiment of the invention pertains to a whip mast including a rod, a flag at one end of the rod and a luminescent element wound or spiraled around the rod. The luminescent element may be coupled to the rod to provide illumination, light, and/or glow t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369029 | Wireless communication fuse state indicator system and method An electrical fuse and method therefor includes a protective body, terminal elements extending from said protective body, and a primary fuse element extending within said protective body and electrically connected between the terminal elements, and an identification... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358850 | Obstacle detection method and system, particularly for systems for assisting the parking of vehicles An obstacle detection method and system, particularly for car parking systems comprising emitting ultrasound signals at a plurality of sensors, receiving echo signals returned by at least one obstacle, performing a parametric evaluation of the received signals, dete... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355518 | Cordless lanyard system using e-field A monitoring system detects the presence or absence of a marine vessel operator within a defined zone near the helm of a marine vessel. The detection is accomplished through the use of a provision of an e-field and the detection of e-field strength by a receiving an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7345596 | Smart polymeric multilayer sensors Sensors suitable for submarine detection are in the form of multilayer polymer beads. The sensors have a change in detectible property, such as color, which occurs when said sensors are exposed to a particular stimulus such as an object or event to be detected. The ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343261 | Underwater sensor transmitter probe An electronic apparatus for measuring water speed and water temperature then periodically transmitting said data during controlled depth fishing wherein an underwater probe is secured to and insulated conductive downrigger cable and gathers and relays data though th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330133 | Engine condition indicating device for boat An engine condition indicating device for a boat automatically adjusts the indication range of condition data values of different engines to the range of an indicating section to provide an appropriately positioned indication for each engine. The engine condition in... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327286 | Marine vessel monitoring system The marine vessel monitoring system of the present invention enables marine vessel owners to monitor their vessels when they are unable or unavailable to personally do so. The system of the present invention provides an efficient method for inspecting and repairing ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327239 | Heads-up speed display for vehicles A heads-up speed sensing display and control system for apprising an operator of the risk of operating a vehicle at various speeds has a risk indicator display with a plurality of illuminable elements, such as three different colored LEDs, illuminable in a plurality... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7280914 | Instrumented lock entry and traversing system An instrumented navigation system for aiding a towboat and barge configuration in the entry and traversal of a lock located on a waterway or for navigation around other structures, such as bridge piers or docks. The system consists of wirelessly linked computers on ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268703 | Methods, systems, and devices for cartographic alerts Systems, devices, and methods are provided for marine navigation and course calculation for avoiding preselected conditions. An electronic marine navigation device with marine course calculation capabilities includes a processor connected to a memory that includes c... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7257954 | Function switching method, function switching apparatus, data storage method, data storage apparatus, device, and air conditioner An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of assembling a device in both of a first device performing a first function with a predetermined part and a second device performing a second function without a second part, and instructing each o... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7230547 | Indicator light apparatus of marine vessel An indicator light apparatus of a marine vessel is provided. The indicator light apparatus includes a sensor for detecting a value related to a traveling speed of the marine vessel, an indicator light provided in the marine vessel, and a control device configured to... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7209829 | Navigation assistance method and system In a navigation assistance system, information is received via the Internet from a user pertaining to a water trip contemplated by the user. The system includes a database storing waterway data. The database is accessed in response to the information from the user. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7143363 | Method for displaying marine vessel information for an operator A method for displaying marine vessel information automatically selects a chosen visual display based on the magnitudes of one or more vessel-related parameters, such as engine speed, gear selector position, or vessel velocity. Based on the selected marine vessel op... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140314 | Stand-up type personal watercraft A stand-up type personal watercraft is disclosed. The stand-up type personal watercraft typically includes a body including a hull and a deck covering the hull from above and being provided with a foot deck on an upper surface of a rear portion thereof to allow a ri... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7129832 | High/low level alarm controller A high/low level alarm controller having ability to interface with level sensing equipment and instrumentation in a manner that isolates the controller from downstream components is presented. The controller accepts power, logic and transduced level inputs; output f... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7109871 | Skier alert system with fallen skier alarm A water skier tow bar assembly includes a tow bar handle and control actuators that can be actuated by a user and indicative of a desired skier condition. A housing is connected to the tow bar and includes a wireless radio transmitter operatively connected to the co... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109851 | Presence and recognition system A transponder system for motor vehicle, used both as a RKE system and as a kill switch type safety system, is described herein. The transponder system includes an electronic lock assembly provided with a housing, an interrogator circuit and a coil antenna. The trans... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104851 | Security system for a marine vessel A security system for a marine vessel uses identification values to ascertain whether or not the devices used in a marine vessel control system are those which are expected. If an identification value is received by one device from another device, appropriate operat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105800 | Detection system and method for a propeller driven marine vessel with a false triggering prevention capability A detection system and method for a marine vessel uses an infrared sensor to detect the presence of a human being or mammal in a target area near the propulsor. A visible light detector is used to determine whether or not a signal received from the infrared sensor i... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7099755 | Automation and platform management system for naval vessels An automation and platform management system for navel vessels configured to be operated from a multimedia information and operation control center. This automation and management system has a system for monitoring and commanding the ship, a system for navigating th... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095338 | TCAS VSI display A graphical display of a vertical speed indicator showing “fly-to” and “no-fly” commands on the periphery of a vertical speed indicator during TCAS traffic or resolution advisory conditions. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7075458 | Collision avoidance method and system In one embodiment, a vehicular collision avoidance method is provided that includes monitoring a control of a vehicle and activating a first alarm if the control is not adjusted in a sufficient amount of time. The monitored control is normally and regularly adjusted... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7047114 | System and apparatus for automatic and continuous monitoring, proactive warning and control of one or more independently operated vessels A modular computer and telecommunications system for automatic continuous real-time monitoring, tracking, navigation and proactive warning for one or more private and commercial marine vessels and for automatically controlling their navigation within a specific regi... | 05/16/2006 |
