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Patent No.:

US 12240574 B1

PDFFull Text
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2025

Filed:

Feb. 26, 2024

Methods for monitoring windlass rotation

Applicants:

Eric R. Sirkin, Shoreline, WA (US);

Xavier Alexandre, Jerusalem, IL;

Inventors:

Eric R. Sirkin, Shoreline, WA (US);

Xavier Alexandre, Jerusalem, IL;

Assignee:
Attorneys:

Daniel L. Flamm

Microtechnology Law & Analysis

Primary Examiner:

Yaritza Guadalupe-McCall

Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 11/04 (2006.01); B63B 21/00 (2006.01); B63B 21/20 (2006.01); B63B 79/10 (2020.01); G01D 5/26 (2006.01); G01P 15/18 (2013.01); G06F 3/04845 (2022.01); G06F 3/04883 (2022.01); G06T 7/62 (2017.01); G06T 7/73 (2017.01); G10L 25/51 (2013.01); H04N 23/63 (2023.01); H04R 1/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63B 79/10 (2020.01); B63B 21/00 (2013.01); B63B 21/20 (2013.01); G01B 11/043 (2013.01); G01D 5/26 (2013.01); G01P 15/18 (2013.01); G06F 3/04845 (2013.01); G06F 3/04883 (2013.01); G06T 7/62 (2017.01); G06T 7/74 (2017.01); G10L 25/51 (2013.01); H04N 23/632 (2023.01); H04N 23/635 (2023.01); H04R 1/326 (2013.01); B63B 2021/003 (2013.01); B63B 2021/203 (2013.01); B63B 2201/00 (2013.01); G06T 2200/24 (2013.01); G06T 2207/10016 (2013.01); G06T 2207/30204 (2013.01);
Abstract

Methods for monitoring windlass rotation are provided to determine the real time rate and length of rode release when anchoring a boat. The rotation can be monitored in real time using directional sound and/or electromagnetic radiation receivers and/or transmitters that can be in a module attached to the windlass. Another windlass module can monitor windlass rotation using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) components such as accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and/or inertial measurement units (IMU) to sense motion and/or position.

Find Patent Forward Citations

Sirkin, Eric. (2025). Methods for monitoring windlass rotation (U.S. Patent No. 12240574). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12240574

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