Patents Assigned to Dowco, Inc.
  • SEAT ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20190233061
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • RESILIENT COVER CLIP
    Publication number: 20190225136
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • ADJUSTABLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20190202325
    Abstract: This invention is a seat with an adjustable back and/or an adjustable base. The adjustable back and/or base can be adjusted in response to rough terrain or water encountered by a vehicle in which the seat is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Dana Homb, Bradley Prey
  • Tension held cover
    Patent number: 10336406
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • TENSION HELD COVER
    Publication number: 20190193815
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 10300833
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Ball and socket
    Patent number: 10167894
    Abstract: A joint between two structures to allow the structures to be rotatably, connected at a variety of angles while increasing the pull-out resistance and decreasing rattling. The joint has a first portion connected to a structure and a second portion connected to a structure. The first and second portions are also connected to one another via a ball and socket connection and a pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim James
  • Hinge
    Patent number: 9909617
    Abstract: A hinge can be used between two structures to allow the structures to be quickly and easily folded and unfolded. The hinge has a first body connected to a structure and a second body connected to a structure. The first and second bodies are also connected to one another by a sliding member that allows the hinge to be extended and folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Prey
  • Articulated top
    Patent number: 9849939
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • Articulated top
    Patent number: 9815525
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into a deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position and a ratcheting strut may be used to secure the frame in place. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough
  • Articulated top
    Patent number: 9783266
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into a deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position and a ratcheting strut may be used to secure the frame in place. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough
  • Cover system
    Patent number: 9783267
    Abstract: A cover system for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and a strap that is in part supported by a frame, such as a canopy frame. The strap cooperates with at least part of the frame to provide support and form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Bradley Prey, Mark T. Sterwald, John Shackleton
  • Fabric attachment system
    Patent number: 9759373
    Abstract: An attachment for attaching an accessory to a structure such as a vehicle or boat through a rail having a track. The attachment has at least one welt that is shaped and/or sized to fit within the facial opening of the track when no tensile force is exerted on the attachment and with retained within the track when tensile force is exerted on the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Hough
  • Hinge
    Patent number: 9752364
    Abstract: A hinge can be used between two structures to allow the structures to be quickly and easily folded and unfolded. The hinge has a first portion connected to a structure and a second portion connected to a structure. The first and second portions are also connected to one another. A latch is connected to one of the portions. The latch is biased towards a locked position such that when the hinge is unfolded, the hinge is prevented from being folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim James
  • Attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 9695973
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism is used to quickly and easily attach or detach an accessory or piece of equipment to or from an existing structure. The attachment mechanism generally has a slot to receive a structure, a retention member to hold the structure in place when it is desired to have the mechanism attached to the structure and a release mechanism to release the structure when it is desired to release the mechanism from the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • ARTICULATED TOP
    Publication number: 20170152008
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • ARTICULATED TOP
    Publication number: 20170088238
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into a deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position and a ratcheting strut may be used to secure the frame in place. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough
  • Articulated top
    Patent number: 9604702
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • ARTICULATED TOP
    Publication number: 20170057600
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into a deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position and a ratcheting strut may be used to secure the frame in place. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough
  • BALL AND SOCKET
    Publication number: 20170058945
    Abstract: A joint can be used between two structures to allow the structures to be rotatably connected at a variety of angles while increasing the pull-out resistance and decreasing rattling. The joint has a first portion connected to a structure and a second portion connected to a structure. The first and second portions are also connected to one another via a ball and socket connection and a pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: DOWCO, INC.
    Inventor: Tim James