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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7753745 | Status indicators for use with a watercraft propulsion system Status indicators for use with a watercraft propulsion system are described. An example indicator includes a light operatively coupled to a propulsion system of a watercraft, wherein an operation of the light indicates a status of a thruster system of the propulsion... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7591697 | Boat An engine ECU provided in a boat propulsion system is connected to a remote control ECU provided in a remote control device, the remote control ECU is connected to a gauge ECU provided in an information display device, and control is performed so as to start communi... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7559812 | Boat A boat capable of assigning device instance numbers in accordance with the placement order of boat propulsion units, irrespective of the activation order of the boat propulsion units, comprises a plurality of control units for controlling a plurality of boat propuls... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7452250 | Outboard motor steering control system An outboard motor steering control system operates at starting of the engine to compare the output of the steering wheel angle sensor which indicates the turned angle of the steering wheel and the output of the rotation angle sensor which indicates the rotation angl... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7444213 | Navigation information display control device for marine crafts On a marine craft that may be equipped with plural outboard motors engine control nodes can be mounted on outboard motors, and a display control node, as well as the network management node can be connected to a bus constructing a network. Receiving a display transm... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7422497 | Haptic notification system for a marine vessel A haptic notification system for a marine vessel is provided which alerts the marine vessel operator and passengers even if those individuals are displaced from the helm position. By changing a sensible characteristic of the vessel, the passengers and operator can b... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7367854 | Method of steering a boat with double outboard drives and boat having double outboard drives Boat with a hull with double engines which are controlled by a respective electronic engine control unit and are coupled to a respective outboard drive, which drives are driven by electric servomotors/electronic drive control units. The drive control units communica... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361067 | Method for controlling the acceleration of a marine vessel used for water skiing A system is provided which stores data relating to the operation of a marine vessel during a water skier launch procedure. The data can include a plurality of throttle handle positions that are stored at a frequency which is suitable for reproducing the movement pro... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354325 | Outboard motor control system In an outboard motor control system, a position of a clutch (moved by an actuator) is memorized as a neutral position when a neutral switch produces an ON signal and the clutch position corresponding to a forward position where the clutch engages with a forward gear... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341017 | Hydraulically locked boat accessory mounting device An apparatus for a hydraulically locked accessory mounting device for attaching accessories to a boat, or vessel. The mounting device includes a base for attaching to the boat and a ball head that is attached to an accessory, which can be moved to a selected positio... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338400 | Motor belt tensioning construction for an air handling unit A belt tensioning system for a motor and a belt-driven blower each secured inside an air handling unit. The blower rotatably carries a first shaft, a first sheave and a bladed arrangement being secured to the first shaft. A second sheave secured to a second shaft is... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325506 | Outboard motor control system In an outboard motor control system, equipped with two outboard motors and actuators for steering, changing shift position and regulating engine speed, two navigation units responsive to operations of the operator for producing outputs indicative of actuator operati... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320628 | Outboard-type generator An outboard-type generator includes a generator body mountable on a transom of a hull. The outboard-type generator includes an engine and a generator driven by the engine. The generator may be an inverter type generating unit and be connected to an end of a cranksha... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319926 | Self-diagnosis display unit To a self-diagnosis indication system for performing a startup disablement indication when an abnormal condition is self-detected at the time of start up without using on/off signals from a starter switch. There is provided a self-diagnosis indication system for out... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317169 | Switching device with a switching lever in particular for a vehicle A switching device in particular for a vehicle has a switching lever which can be deflected into different switching positions to activate switching processes. An actuator is driven by a control device to cause the switching lever to vibrate, the control device rece... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311570 | Automatic system for adjusting the trim of a motor boat The present invention is a system for automatically controlling the trim of a boat drive thrust on a boat by controlling the trim motor which adjusts the trim angle of the boat drive thrust by pivoting the boat drive thrust relative to the boat. The system includes ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300321 | Early warning and protection for heat exchange systems Method and apparatus are provided for warning a user or operator about a malfunction in a pump and/or engine of a marine vessel or another suitable device or equipment, featuring steps of: comparing a sensed pressure differential at a sensed RPM when the pump/engine... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7238065 | Method and arrangement for function test of a steering for a propeller drive on a boat A method and arrangement for function test of steering for a propeller drive on a boat including a propeller drive suspended in a housing that can rotate, a servo motor which is arranged to rotate the rotating housing, a position sensor in association with the servo... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229330 | Watercraft speed control device An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using GPS and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed rel... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220153 | Control device for outboard motors A control method can be provided for a watercraft that has three or more outboard motors mounted thereon side by side with each other. Two control levers which are primarily provided for shift and throttle controls of respective two of the outboard motors located on... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217164 | Visual sports training apparatus and method A real time visual self-monitoring system for a user includes a camera adapted for fixed monitoring in selectable relativity to the user, a monitoring device for receiving camera output adapted for viewing by the user and a power supply for the camera and monitoring... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214110 | Acceleration control system for a marine vessel An acceleration control system is provided which allows the operator of a marine vessel to select an acceleration profile to control the engine speed of a marine vessel from an initial starting speed to a final desired speed. When used in conjunction with tow sports... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214111 | Position sensor for a gear shift assist mechanism in a marine propulsion device A shift assist mechanism is provided with a position identification device that incorporates one or more probes in association with one or more depressions that identify alignment between various positions on the piston and cylinder of the shift assist mechanism. El... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201620 | Operation control system for planing boat An operation control system for a planing boat can include a mode selection module configured to allow a driver to select a driving mode of either one of a normal operation mode, in which the boat cruises at a speed in response to the displacement of an acceleration... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175490 | Boat indicator A boat indicator enables a user to easily read engine speeds for boats which can switch between a low-speed trolling mode and a normal running mode at speeds higher than the trolling mode speed. The boat indicator includes an engine speed indicating section for indi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174794 | Rotation sensor and coupling for rotation sensor A coupling includes a first coupling member, a second coupling member, and a third coupling member being located in between the first coupling member and the second coupling member. The third coupling member has formed thereon a first pair of connecting elements dia... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172473 | Rudder indicator A rudder position indicator apparatus includes a cam mounted on a steering linkage of a watercraft. The steering linkage is or an outdrive. When the rudder or an outdrive is in a straight position, the cam activates a micro switch, which in turn, supplies a ground f... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7144283 | Boat LAN system A boat Local Area Network (LAN) system can be used to connect devices such as gauges, remote control units and the like disposed in a hull and a propulsion unit mounted on the hull of the boat. The LAN system can comprise a pilot seat-side front hub connected with t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7142955 | Systems and methods for control of multiple engine marine vessels A control system for a marine vessel having three or more engines is disclosed. The three or more engines may be operated via one or two control levers from each of one or more control stations. The control system may include a first control lever and a second contr... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121904 | Water jet propulsion watercraft A water jet propulsion watercraft that allows accurate speed detection of a speed detection unit to be achieved. A water jet propulsion watercraft includes a hull bottom plate with left and right guide grooves for guiding water rearwardly of the hull. The left and r... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121908 | Control system for watercraft propulsion units A watercraft control system is provided in which shift and thrust of outboard motors can be controlled through adjacent two operating levers in the watercraft having three or more outboard motors mounted in parallel on a transom plate. The control system can be prov... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112107 | Throttle control mechanism with haptic feedback A haptic throttle control mechanism includes a vibrating element that is connected in vibration transmitting relation with the control mechanism. The vibrating element can be a motor with an eccentric weight attached to its shaft or a piezoceramic component. The vib... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7059922 | Trim angle correction indicating system for outboard motor A trim angle correction indicating system for an outboard motor indicates the trim angle of an outboard motor accurately even when misalignment of a detector and deviation in detection value occur. A detector detects the trim angle of an outboard motor, and a trim a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055473 | Control system for outboard motor An internal combustion engine comprising an engine body. A combustion chamber is formed in the engine body and has at least one valve seat. A valve is configured to move between an open position and a closed position of the valve seat. A valve actuator is configured... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052341 | Method and apparatus for controlling a propulsive force of a marine vessel A propulsive force controlling apparatus controls a propulsion system attached to a hull of a marine vessel. The propulsion system includes a motor, a propulsive force generating member which receives a torque from the motor to generate a propulsive force, a clutch ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040937 | Device for rotating with a multisided socket A device for rotating with a rotatable first member includes a second member having a portion engageable with the first member. The portion has a first part and a second part which is resiliently biased away from the first part. The second member tightly engages the... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7014518 | Method and device for processing self-diagnostic information for personal watercraft A method and device for processing self-diagnostic information relating to an operating state of a jet-propulsion personal watercraft to display the self-diagnostic information on a display device equipped in the personal watercraft. The method typically includes th... | 03/21/2006 |
