Patents by Inventor Justin B. Hough

Justin B. Hough has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20160129974
    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: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • Patent number: D773691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough
  • Patent number: D773695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin B. Hough