George E Woodruff

US Patent:

20060261207, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

Apr 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/406500

Inventors:

Christopher Woodruff - Palmetto FL, US
Kevin Groah - Mims FL, US
George Woodruff - Titusville FL, US

International Classification:

B65H 54/22

US Classification:

242473300

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for raising a retractable mast comprise engaging at least three flat flexible strips such that each strip forms a side of a mast. Each strip comprises a set of tabs and slots disposed along opposite edges of the strips. The housing may further comprise a feed mechanism operable to interlock the at least three lengths of flexible strips by drawing the strips together causing each tab of each strip to engage with a slot of an adjacent flexible strip. In addition, the apparatus may comprise a controller module operable to control extending and retracting the mast. The apparatus may be incorporated in a robotic device operable to travel in at least a horizontal plane and extend the retractable mast.

US Patent:

20110012003, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Sep 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/883672

Inventors:

Christopher D. WOODRUFF - Palmetto FL, US
Kevin GROAH - Mims FL, US
George E. WOODRUFF - Titusville FL, US

Assignee:

GEO SYSTEMS, INC. - Titusville FL

International Classification:

F16M 11/40
B23K 26/38
B21D 53/00

US Classification:

248404, 21912172, 72128

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for raising a retractable mast include engaging at least three flexible bands such that each band forms a side of a mast. Each band includes a right edge side and a left edge side, each edge having disposed thereon a set of spaced teeth, each tooth having a slot disposed therein and a tab disposed between adjacent teeth, the tab configured to engage the slot of an opposing tooth.

US Patent:

20170313387, Nov 2, 2017

Filed:

May 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/583179

Inventors:

- Titusville FL, US
George WOODRUFF - Palmetto FL, US

Assignee:

RAIDER OUTBOARDS, INC. - Titusville FL

International Classification:

B63B 7/08
H01M 2/10
H01M 10/48
B63H 20/00
H01M 2/20
H01M 2/10
H01M 10/42
B63J 3/00

Abstract:

A battery system for providing electric power to a boat includes a hard deck that includes a plurality of interconnected battery panels and output power connectors. Each of the battery panels includes an array of interconnected battery cells. A connection plate receives recessed edges of adjacent battery panels and interconnect cables connect battery terminals of the adjacent battery panels.