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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7556544 | Dual propulsion steering and control system for watercraft A dual propulsion steering and control system for a watercraft which utilizes simple movement of an operator's feet to independently vary thrust from a pair of propulsion units, each mounted on opposite sides of the centerline of a watercraft. By varying the amount ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7452252 | Rowing- and sculling-boat electric-switch operation Operation of an electric microswitch 14 for timing or other purposes during rowing is brought about by the rower moving the heels 8 of his/her shoes 3 in opposite sideways directions transitorily. A unit 10 containing the switch 14... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7336009 | Hobby servo enhancements An independent and modular apparatus is disclosed for extending the operational capacity of a servo motor. The apparatus includes a frame member having a servo motor and a rotatable shaft mounted therein. The output shaft of the servo motor and the rotatable shaft a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318361 | Thrust return mechanism The thrust return mechanism (4) is intended for a thrust return pedal. It includes an electric motor (28) for the positioning of a control member (30) by the intermediary of transmission elements. The transmission elements include at least one c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7294029 | Mount apparatus for a trolling motor A mount apparatus for a trolling motor provides latching positions for the stowed and deployed conditions of the trolling motor. Locking the mechanism in either the stowed or deployed positions is accomplished solely by moving the shaft of the trolling motor assembl... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285884 | Hobby servo attachment mechanisms An apparatus for extending the operational capacity of a servo motor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame member. A first aperture is defined within the frame member and is configured to support a servo motor. A servo motor is positioned within the first ape... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7213673 | Reconfigurable by-wire foot pedals A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least energy conversion system, a steering system and a braking system. The chassis is configured for releasabl... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7150662 | Watercraft docking system and propulsion assembly An improved docking system for a watercraft and a propulsion assembly therefor wherein the docking system comprises a plurality of the propulsion assemblies and wherein each propulsion assembly includes a motor and propeller assembly provided on the distal end of a ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7101234 | Pedal mount for an electric trolling motor A boat including a hull and a floor positioned within the hull. A pedal mount is secured to the floor. The pedal mount defines a pedal recess sized to receive a pedal for controlling a trolling motor. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7069321 | Mechanism for nested expansion of data collection from one computer to multiple computers A system and a process is provided for requesting and obtaining information about Resources on a Cluster. The system utilizes a Multiplex Provider, that may be provided on every Node of the Cluster. The Multiplex Provider facilitates the communication of requests to... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044815 | Remotely steerable mount for boat propulsion motor A mounting arrangement for a boat's propulsion motor that permits steering of the boat by remote control. A preferred embodiment includes a bracket for attachment to a boat, and a steerable mounting plate to hold the motor. An orientation of the mounting plate is ad... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036451 | Apparatus for mounting underwater marine detection equipment on a waterborne vessel An apparatus for mounting underwater marine detection equipment on a waterborne vessel is provided having a baseplate which is secured to a side of the waterborne vessel. The baseplate extends outward from the side of the waterborne vessel over the surface of the wa... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7004803 | Outboard trolling motor deployment and control system An outboard trolling motor deployment assembly and control system for a boat which is afloat in a body of water includes an outboard trolling motor assembly having at least one, but preferably, one pair of outboard trolling motors. A deployment assembly is disposed ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6979240 | Adjustable foot pedestal for a trolling motor controller A portable foot pedestal is provided for supporting a foot switch trolling motor controller for a boat. The portable foot pedestal includes a substantially planar member having an upper surface and a bottom surface for supporting the foot switch controller. A plural... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966808 | Power surfboard A power surfboard is disclosed to include a surfboard equipped with an engine and a propeller for propelling on the sea against sea waves, a rudder pivotally provided at the bottom side of the surfboard, and a collapsible control handle coupled to the surfboard for ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6941621 | Boat seat release system A boat seat release system for assisting in the efficient and safe removal of a boat seat from a taper lock base. The boat seat release system includes a collar attachable to a pedestal and a pedal pivotally attached to the collar for selectively engaging a taper lo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6902446 | DC motor with integral controller A DC motor having a motor housing and a motor controller housed within the motor housing. In a preferred embodiment the heat producing components of the motor controller are in thermal communication with the housing such that the majority of the heat produced by suc... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6758705 | Foot pedal kit for trolling motor A kit is provided permitting a retrofit conversion of an existing trolling motor to foot pedal operation. The kit includes a foot pedal assembly, linking mechanical and electrical cables, and attachment hardware including brackets for attaching the mechanical cable ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6755700 | Reset speed control for watercraft A foot-operated control for controlling both speed and steering of a trolling motor for a watercraft, the foot-operated control in communication with the trolling motor and comprising a base and a foot interface. The foot interface is pivotally connected at a genera... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6579133 | Boat positioning apparatus and system A boat positioning apparatus and system are disclosed. The apparatus and system may include a boat having a hull, an outboard motor, and a thruster. The thruster has a housing that is secured to the transom to maintain a fixed position relative to the tra... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6468117 | Trolling motor foot control with detent A foot control unit for controlling the directional orientation of a trolling motor. The foot control unit includes an upper pivotal foot pedal and a lower flat base member to which the foot pedal is pivotally attached. The foot control unit further inclu... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6394859 | Trolling motor bow mount impact protection system A bow mount trolling motor for a boat is disclosed. The bow mount trolling motor includes a chassis adapted to be mounted to a bow of the boat, a lower propulsion unit and at least one shaft supporting the lower propulsion unit and pivotally coupled to th... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6325685 | Trolling motor system The trolling motor system includes a chassis adapted to be coupled to a boat, a housing pivotally coupled to the chassis, a lower propulsion unit, at least one shaft supported by the housing and coupled to the lower propulsion unit at a first end and a dr... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6276975 | Trolling motor battery gauge A battery gauge for an electric trolling motor is disclosed. The battery gauge includes a battery that is configured to supply power to the trolling motor. The battery gauge also includes a motor speed setting switch that is configured to supply a signal ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6223623 | Idle stop mechanism for foot-operated outboard motor throttle An idle stop for a certain type of motor boat throttles. The throttles involved have a pedal pivotally mounted on a base, an eccentric carried by the base and actuated by the pedal and a receptor mount connected to a side wall of the base. The idle stop i... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6190216 | Trolling motor control apparatus An apparatus for controlling a trolling motor, comprising a foot operable control assembly with a rotatable plate operationally connected to the trolling motor so that the rotational motion of the plate will rotate the trolling motor to steer the boat. In... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6126497 | Electro-mechanical foot control for trolling motors A foot operated control for controlling both the steering and speed of a trolling motor that is mounted on a boat. The foot control includes an on-off switch disposed on a conically shaped, rotatable foot plate which can support an operator's entire body ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6058796 | Footed operated motor control A foot throttle for boats wherein an eccentric is rotated by operation of a foot pedal and wherein the eccentric is biased directly against an adjustable limiter thus eliminating imprecise positioning of the throttle caused by loose tolerances in the peda... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6054831 | Radio frequency remote control for trolling motors A trolling motor system comprises a trolling motor having a propeller rotatably driven thereby. The motor is connected to a rotating tube or column mounted to the boat. A control head is mounted at the upper end of the column. A steering motor in the cont... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5954551 | Trolling motor control apparatus An apparatus for controlling a trolling motor, comprising a rotatable, foot-operated bearing assembly operationally connected to the trolling motor so that rotational motion of the bearing assembly is transferred to produce rotation of the trolling motor.... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5892338 | Radio frequency remote control for trolling motors A trolling motor system comprises a trolling motor having a propeller rotatably driven thereby. The motor is connected to a rotating tube or column mounted to the boat. A control head is mounted at the upper end of the column. A steering motor in the cont... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5865068 | Foot operated motor control A foot throttle for boats wherein an eccentric is rotated by operation of a foot pedal and wherein the eccentric is biased directly against an adjustable limiter thus eliminating imprecise positioning of the throttle caused by loose tolerances in the peda... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5860839 | Pedestal seat base accessory board A fishing boat equipment mounting system is provided including a boat having a horizontal deck included therewith with a plurality of seat post holes formed therein for releasably receiving a plurality of seat posts. Next provided is at least one mounting... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5797339 | Optical remote control for trolling motors and method of control A system (8) for controlling from a remote position the direction and speed of a trolling motor (16) that includes a steering motor (24) for turning the trolling motor (16), an optical receiver (22) coupled to the steering motor (24) and to a throttle (26... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5618212 | Trolling motor foot pedal assembly A remote-control, foot-operated unit for use with trolling motors on boats is revealed. The unit has a snap-together design that does not use screw fasteners extending through holes. As a result, the sensitive electronic components are completely sealed f... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5496198 | Trolling motor control apparatus A control system for a fishing boat trolling motor comprises a pair of cables running from a first pulley on the motor shaft to a second pulley on a bearing assembly that supports a swivel chair so that rotation of the chair produces rotation of the troll... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5481261 | Warning for remote control system A warning system embodied in a remote control system which includes a warning circuit and which alerts the individual operating the system if the position of a controlled member of the system does not correspond with the position of the remote operator of... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5465633 | Foot actuated trolling motor control A pull-pull foot control device for controlling the angular position of a trolling motor mounted for pivotal movement on a boat. The device including a base plate mounted in a spaced relation to the trolling motor, a pedal pivotally mounted on the base pl... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5346415 | Support apparatus for use in a fishing boat A simple to construct and utilize apparatus mounts a trolling motor control pedal and a seat in a fishing boat to provide optimum user comfort and control. A substantially planar plate has a control pedal mounted on its top surface near a first end of the... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5180925 | Remote switching system for an electric trolling motor A remote switching system for an electric trolling motor mounted to a boat includes at least one remote switching station secured to the boat and provided with a foot operated push-button switch actuator, the actuator configured for actuating the switch e... | 01/19/1993 |
