Michael A Moran

US Patent:

20220402582, Dec 22, 2022

Filed:

Aug 24, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/894360

Inventors:

MICHAEL PATRICK MORAN - Fort Myers Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B63C 1/06

Abstract:

A floating dock system can include a base portion, a cradle, at least one guide assembly, and a lift assembly. The base portion can include a lateral deck portion extending along a first plane and defining a boat slip, and at least one float element configured to provide a float element buoyancy force sufficient to maintain at least part of the deck portion above the water surface. The can include a lateral upper portion extending along a second plane, and a support structure configured to support the nautical vessel. A guide can include male and female guide portions. A lift assembly can include a motor configured to move the cradle between upper and lower positions.

US Patent:

20200263377, Aug 20, 2020

Filed:

Feb 13, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/790427

Inventors:

- Ft. Myers Beach FL, US
Michael Moran - Ft. Myers Beach FL, US

Assignee:

Seahorse Fender & Docking "LLC." - Ft. Myers Beach FL

International Classification:

E02B 3/26

Abstract:

A floating object securement system configured to provide limited movement between a floating dock and a support structure while not squeaking or making other obnoxious noises is disclosed. The floating object securement system may include a slidable base configured to slide along a track that confines the slidable base to only lateral movement generally aligned with a longitudinal axis of the track. The floating object securement system may include a primary movement control member coupled to the slidable base and extending outwardly from the slidable base. The primary movement control member provides limited movement and rotation of the bracket relative to the slidable base about X, Y and Z axes while not squeaking or making other obnoxious noises.

US Patent:

20150314841, Nov 5, 2015

Filed:

May 5, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/269479

Inventors:

MICHAEL PATRICK MORAN - Fort Myers Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B63B 59/02
E06C 1/04
E02B 3/26

Abstract:

A self-leveling boat bumper system attached to a nautical structure can include a floating bumper arrangement having a float element, a float extension, and a boat bumper; and a receiver, fixed to the nautical structure and moveably engaged with the arrangement, or fixed to the arrangement and moveably engaged with a guide fixed to the nautical structure. When floating within a body of water, the float element can provide a buoyancy force that maintains the boat bumper in a static position between, and including, first and second positions, and as the level of the water changes.

US Patent:

20150251737, Sep 10, 2015

Filed:

Mar 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/642570

Inventors:

Michael Patrick MORAN - Fort Myers Beach FL, US

International Classification:

B63B 59/02
B60R 19/24
B63B 43/18

Abstract:

A boat bumper is positioned between a nautical structure and a nautical vessel. A main body includes a concave portion and a convex portion. The concave portion abuts the nautical structure and the convex portion abuts the nautical vessel. A boat bumper can optionally include an auxiliary bumper having a first convex part and a second convex part. The main body and auxiliary bumper engage to form a macro bumper with the first convex part abutting the concave portion. Alternatively, a main body includes a male connector with a male shape and a female cavity complementarily shaped to the male shape such that the male connector of another bumper fits within the female cavity to connect the bumpers together. A male shape can be keyed and/or tapered in at least one direction.

US Patent:

20150252545, Sep 10, 2015

Filed:

Nov 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/549987

Inventors:

MICHAEL PATRICK MORAN - Fort Myers Beach FL, US

International Classification:

E02B 3/26

Abstract:

An adjustable self-leveling boat bumper system attaches to a nautical structure associated with a body of water, and includes a longitudinal main guide, a longitudinal adjustment guide connected to a float element, a receiver, a boat bumper connected to the receiver, and an adjustment lock. The main and adjustment guides are oriented perpendicularly to a water surface. The receiver includes a main guide aperture and an adjustment aperture. The main and adjustment guides are moveably engaged with the main guide and adjustment apertures, respectively. The lock determines whether the adjustment guide is moveable. The float element provides a buoyancy force that maintains the receiver and float at a particular position along the main guide relative to the tide level of a body of water.