Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362477000 | Marine | 23 |
20090021954 | Light coupled detachable stern anchor and navigation light for boats - An apparatus and method that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable stem lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems. | 01-22-2009 |
20090086498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING OPTICAL IMAGES - A device for creating a predetermined light output distribution having a substantially rectangular shape in angle space is provided having a lens with a revolved inner surface and a complex outer surface. The inner surface has a combination of reflective and refractive surface facets swept about an axis of revolution perpendicular to the optical axis of the device. The outer surface has a non-planar, non-circular, non-spherical shape. This outer surface generates an appropriate intensity distribution in a direction generally parallel to the major axis of the output rectangle and may also distribute energy generally parallelly to the minor axis of the output rectangle as well. The optical efficiency improvement in the design of this improved preferably LED-based product has several direct benefits including; increased reliability, lower operating temperature, reduced electrical requirements, greater product life and significantly reduced cost as compared to existing LED products. The resulting cost savings attendant with the implementation of the present invention makes high performance LED lamps more accessible to the general public and improves vehicle safety. | 04-02-2009 |
20090237949 | Flashing stern light for boats - The flashing stern light for boats includes an elongated tubular base, a light source housing mounted on top of the base, a light source disposed inside the housing, an array of light emitting elements disposed along a length of the base, and wiring adapted to operative connect to a power source and/or control, wherein the array of light emitting elements flash sequentially in a pattern to thereby draw attention to the light source, warn and emphasize proximity and presence of the boat. The flashing lights enhances visibility of the boat at night and in reduced visibility conditions. | 09-24-2009 |
20090290366 | Transom drain light - Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes an internal power source, namely disposable cell batteries or a rechargeable cell, for providing power to the lighting element. | 11-26-2009 |
20100118557 | BOAT LIGHTING COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM - An LED lighting system for watercraft, including LED lighting assemblies inserted into tubular members and inserted within rub rails mounted along the gunwale or wall of the hull, along the starboard and port sides, bow and stern. The LED lighting assembly can include ultraviolet LEDS for night fishing, white-light LEDs, a red LED port-running light, and a green LED starboard-running light. The string of LED lights can be pre-assembled into conventional insert tubing, and inserted into the cavities of the rub rail to emit the desired LED light from within the rub rail. | 05-13-2010 |
20110096559 | Stern LED Lighting Device - A stern LED lighting device includes a base comprising at least a pair of lower threaded holes at opposite ends thereof, a trough at a center portion thereof, and at least one wire hole at a bottom of the base, a number of insertion sockets and a pair of posts being provided on the trough; a LED module comprising a number of light emitting diodes at a center portion thereof, a pair of through holes at opposite ends thereof; a reflector frame having a flat part, a slope part, a number of insertion posts protruding from a bottom of the reflector frame, and a first opening at a center portion thereof; a protecting board being a ladder-shaped and transparent board, and comprising a lower part and an upper part; and a cover having at least a pair of upper threaded holes at opposite ends thereof, a second opening at a center portion thereof. | 04-28-2011 |
20120039081 | Light Conduit Nautical Navigation light - A light conduit nautical navigation light with improved usable life and reliability. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems. It further offers a more robust light emitting structure due to its solid structure. | 02-16-2012 |
20130039081 | RETRACTABLE BOAT LIGHT - A retractable navigation light mounts through a surface of an aquatic vehicle such as a boat. The navigation light, in the retracted position, is substantially flush with the surface to which it is mounted, thereby reducing clutter and tripping issues. The illuminated portion of the retractable navigation light, in the extended position, is elevated sufficiently as to position the light(s) above any obstruction such as a trolling motor. The illuminated portion locks in the extended position so as to not retract as the boat pounds against waves and unlocks with the push of a button when it is desired to retract the navigation lights. In some embodiments, the extension shaft on which the illuminated portion is mounted is sufficiently sturdy as to provide a safety handle should one slip on the deck of the boat. | 02-14-2013 |
20130128600 | MARITIME LIGHT SOURCE - The present invention relates to a maritime light source comprising a bottom housing and a attached thereto. The lid comprises an integrated lens portion and a button portion, wherein the lens portion is adapted to scatter light from an associated light source over an angle of at least 160 degrees in a substantially uniform manner. The button portion comprises an integrated and flexible push button membrane. A water proof sealing is formed between the bottom housing and the lid. | 05-23-2013 |
20130223085 | All-around LED light - An all-around LED light allows fast assembly and disassembly, high luminance, convenient replacement, and use safety includes multiple concave panels each related to a parabolic mirror made in a proper curvature by compromising a relative location of a light emitting diode adapted; light streams from the LED are emitted upward and reflected to scatter horizontally; multiple units comprised of the LED and the concave panel being arranged in a circle to form a all-around light radiating light streams to its surroundings; a structure of the all-around LED light is comprised of two semi-products located by having two bolting pillars from a bolting holder to penetrate through two secondary bolting holes disposed on a reflective mask and clicked by multiple circular ribs respectively from a lampshade and a base in a mutual containment status; one semi-product is comprised of a locating disk with its bottom resting on a locating holder and an upper end of the bolting holder, both bolting pillars on the base penetrate upward into both first bolting holes on the locating disk, and two locating screws penetrate downward through both locating holes to be fastened in the locating holder; another semi-product has the reflective mask to be inserted into the lampshade for an inverted taper and a fixation holder to hold against each other, a direction holder is inserted into a direction groove, a fixation screw is fastened into the fixation holder disposed at a lower end of the inverted taper, and a face cover covers upon and is clicked to a top of the lampshade. | 08-29-2013 |
20130265788 | Illuminated Visibility Systems and Associated Methods - A visibility system includes a portable navigational lighting system including a housing and a light source located in the housing and being visible from outside the housing such that when the light source is illuminated at least one of a first and a second color is displayed. A quick connect and release bracket is connected to the housing. The quick connect and release bracket is configured to releasably connect to a mount bracket. The portable navigational lighting system is configured to display each of the first and second colors, the second color being different from the first color. A first mount bracket is located on a wearable structure. The first mount bracket is configured to releasably connect to the quick connect and release bracket. | 10-10-2013 |
20140043837 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH THERMALLY-INSULATED RECEPTACLES - The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles comprises a replaceable lid, a light source, and a power source. The lighting system further comprises an additional layer of material covering the light source and power source to limit exposure to moisture and to limit contact with the items stored within the thermally-insulated receptacle. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used as safety equipment to signal others when the user is in distress. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used with stand-alone, thermally-insulated receptacles or with thermally-insulated receptacles integrally formed in or on land vehicle or water craft. | 02-13-2014 |
20140056013 | LOW PROFILE BOAT NAVIGATION LIGHTS - Low profile navigation lights for a boat are provided, wherein the navigation lights are inset or recessed within a mount, which may be positioned along or within a rubrail of a boat. Each mount is preferably made from a tough, rigid material, such as metal or hard plastic, and includes a hole for receiving the light bulb and protective cover. The navigation lights are recessed within the mount, so that the mount serves to protect the lights against bumps or collisions against docks, piers, other vessels, and the like. | 02-27-2014 |
20140063827 | Watercraft Light - A watercraft includes a light source illuminated in response to a sound signal. The light source may be a decorative light or color coded to function as a port light, a starboard light, or an aft light. The sound source may be from a wireless transmission, line level output from a media player, or speaker output from media player, as examples. | 03-06-2014 |
20140063828 | Enhanced Watercraft - A paddleboard system includes a paddleboard having an upper surface, a lower surface and a specific peripheral outer shape, and a fitted skirt having the specific peripheral outer shape of the paddleboard and additional material providing a first extension on the lower surface and a second extension on the upper surface fully around the specific peripheral outer shape, such that the fitted skirt is enabled to engage the paddleboard and stay in place in use. | 03-06-2014 |
20140078760 | SUBMERSIBLE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR SMALL WATERCRAFT - An underwater light-equipped watercraft system includes a watercraft and a removable submersible lighting system. The lighting system includes a harness and a light unit coupled to the harness. The watercraft has a bottom surface that is disposed underwater when the watercraft is used in the water. The harness is removably mounted around at least a portion of the watercraft such that the light unit is disposed against the bottom surface of the watercraft. | 03-20-2014 |
20140211489 | COLLAPSIBLE COVER FOR A KAYAK - A canopy apparatus for a kayak comprises a bracket configured to be mounted to a kayak deck and a canopy. The canopy has a base member adapted to engage the bracket to releasably secure the canopy to the kayak deck and a cover pivotally connected to the base member. The cover is selectively movable between collapsed and expanded positions. The forward edge of the cover may further be adapted to carry a plurality of lights, preferably LEDs. | 07-31-2014 |
20140268841 | ATTACHABLE LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A BOAT - In some aspects of the disclosure, an attachable lighting device has a lighting assembly which includes a light housing, an attaching base, and one or more optical sources. The light housing is attached to the top of the attaching base and contains the one or more optical sources. The attachable lighting device has a receiving base which is attachable to an attachment surface of a boat. The attaching base is attachable to the receiving base. | 09-18-2014 |
20150016130 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MARINE-BASED LIGHTING MECHANISMS - A method and apparatus for incorporating lighting fixtures (e.g., Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting fixtures) within other non-lighting components, or their mounting structures, already mounted to a watercraft. A mounting bracket that may be used to mount the non-lighting component to the watercraft may be modified to include a mounting bracket for the LED lighting device. The light fixture may be incorporated into the non-lighting component mount without utilizing any extra surface area on the watercraft itself. | 01-15-2015 |
20150344116 | Stable elevated lamp for a fishing boat - A stable elevated lamp for a fishing boat provides both elevated and stability in rough water. A rigid pole is mounted to the deck at a strategic location where light is needed, such as near a fishing seat or near the helm console. The pole is provided in telescoping sections, such that it may be easily raised and locked into position, then lowered as desired. The top of the pole features a lantern support mounted within a two-dimensional gimbal in a plane parallel to the water surface. The lantern support is ballasted at the bottom, so as to remain stable as the boat rocks, and accommodates any type of lantern, including battery-powered electric lanterns as well as liquid fuel burning lanterns. | 12-03-2015 |
20160090158 | WATERCRAFT LIGHT, HOUSING, AND METHOD - A watercraft light, light housing, and method of installation is disclosed herein. The watercraft light comprises at least one light disposed in a unitary longitudinally extending housing having a first side and a second side. The first side of the housing comprises an outwardly extending portion configured to be placed into a rub rail track between separate sections of a rub rail bumper and to hold the at least one light substantially therein. The second side of the housing is configured to transfer light and comprises longitudinally extending portions that extend beyond each of the longitudinal ends of the outwardly extending portion of the first side. The watercraft light comprises a connector configured to connect and hold the watercraft light to the watercraft. | 03-31-2016 |
20160102815 | MULTI-FUNCTION BOATING LIGHT - A multi-function boating light is described. The apparatus comprises a light fixture operatively coupled to a housing, the light fixture comprising a bezel, a lens, and a printed circuit board. Light emitting diodes are disposed on the printed circuit board. A first portion of the light emitting diodes emits first type of light and a second portion of the light emitting diodes emits a second type of light, the second type of light being different than the first type of light. | 04-14-2016 |
20160114868 | Light conduit underwater illumination system - An apparatus that provides underwater illumination by conducting light from a light source through a light conduit, said light emanating from the distal end of the light conduit into water. | 04-28-2016 |