Anton M Willis

US Patent:

8316788, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Jul 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/804357

Inventors:

Anton Michael Willis - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 7/00

US Classification:

114347, 114354

Abstract:

A collapsible watercraft is comprised of a single high-strength foldable panel to fold into the form of a kayak with integrally defined keel, hull, sides, and deck. Using a single sheet of high strength panel creased in a predetermined pattern to form living hinges, the panel may be folded and transformed from self-defined compact knocked down package, into a rigid three dimensional tubular manifold in a kayak form that is optimized for performance in the water. Other removable rigid structural members, primarily a cockpit rim, rib, and floorboards help maintain the shape and integrity of the shell.

US Patent:

7828463, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Apr 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/148776

Inventors:

Anton Michael Willis - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 14/00
F21V 37/00
F21S 13/10
E01F 9/00

US Classification:

362276, 362431, 3621531, 362642

Abstract:

A method and apparatus to control a lighting source such as a streetlight and modulate the output of the lighting source so that artificial illumination is reduced when moonlight is available to illuminate the area. The apparatus includes a sensor assembly for detecting moonlight in the night sky, an electronic circuit for processing the sensor signals in combination with moonrise and moonset data, and modulating the power applied to the lighting source in response to the intensity of the incident moonlight.

US Patent:

20190031293, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Oct 4, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/152265

Inventors:

- Oakland CA, US
Anton WILLIS - Oakland CA, US

International Classification:

B63B 7/02
B63B 7/06
B63B 3/48
B63B 35/71

Abstract:

A collapsible watercraft comprised of a single high-strength foldable panel that is creased in a predetermined pattern to form living hinges, the panel being foldable to transform from self-defined compact knocked down package, into a rigid three dimensional kayak form. Other removable rigid structural members, bulkheads, seat assembly and floorboards help maintain the shape and integrity of the shell.

US Patent:

20180141623, May 24, 2018

Filed:

May 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/574471

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Anton WILLIS - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

Oru Kayak, Inc. - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B63B 35/71
B63B 7/02
B63B 7/06

Abstract:

A collapsible watercraft comprised of a single high-strength foldable panel that is creased in a predetermined pattern to form living hinges, the panel being foldable to transform from self-defined compact knocked down package, into a rigid three dimensional kayak form. Other removable rigid structural members, bulkheads, seat assembly and floorboards help maintain the shape and integrity of the shell.

US Patent:

20180127061, May 10, 2018

Filed:

Jan 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/860541

Inventors:

- Oakland CA, US
Anton WILLIS - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

Oru Kayak, Inc. - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B63B 7/02
B63B 35/71
B63B 3/48

Abstract:

A collapsible watercraft comprised of a single high-strength foldable panel that is creased in a predetermined pattern to form living hinges, the panel being foldable to transform from self-defined compact knocked down package, into a rigid three dimensional kayak form. Other removable rigid structural members, bulkheads, seat assembly and floorboards help maintain the shape and integrity of the shell.