Patents by Inventor Marion Lee Jones

Marion Lee Jones 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: 7823956
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for attaching a cover to a golf cart by brackets and the brackets themselves. The tension supplied by the brackets may be the only mechanism by which the cover mounts to the golf cart. Brackets are preferably configured for attachment to the roof of the golf cart. The apparatus may include brackets for mounting the cover to the roof, a stationary main frame member, a movable frame member, and a cover. Brackets receive the stationary frame member. The movable frame member is operatively secured to the stationary main frame member, and configured to pivotably rotate over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart. The cover is configured for attachment to the movable frame member so that when the movable frame member rotates over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart, the cover covers a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Carolina Covertech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marion Lee Jones, Dorian Thurston True, Earl Thomas Saxon
  • Publication number: 20090140539
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for attaching a cover to a golf cart by brackets and the brackets themselves. The tension supplied by the brackets may be the only mechanism by which the cover mounts to the golf cart. Brackets are preferably configured for attachment to the roof of the golf cart. The apparatus may include brackets for mounting the cover to the roof, a stationary main frame member, a movable frame member, and a cover. Brackets receive the stationary frame member. The movable frame member is operatively secured to the stationary main frame member, and configured to pivotably rotate over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart. The cover is configured for attachment to the movable frame member so that when the movable frame member rotates over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart, the cover covers a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Caroline Covertech
    Inventors: Marion Lee Jones, Dorian Thurston True, Earl Thomas Saxon
  • Patent number: 7387133
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for extending a cover for a golf cart. The invention is preferably configured for attachment to a support frame of a golf cart, wherein the support frame supports a roof for the golf cart. The apparatus includes a stationary main frame member, brackets for mounting the stationary main frame member to the golf cart, a movable frame member, and a cover. The stationary main frame member is suitable for receipt by the brackets, which are in turn mounted to the upper portion of the support frame and possibly to the roof of the golf cart. The movable frame member is operatively secured to the stationary main frame member, and configured to pivotably rotate over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart. The cover is configured for attachment to the movable frame member so that when the movable frame member rotates over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart, the cover covers a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Carolina Covertech
    Inventors: Dorian Thurston True, Marion Lee Jones, Nathan Carothers
  • Patent number: 6805396
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and methods for covering the rear bag compartment of a golf cart. The invention is configured for attachment to a support frame of a golf cart, wherein the support frame supports a hard roof top for the golf cart. The invention includes a stationary frame member, a movable frame member, and a cover. The stationary frame member is configured for mounting to the support frame of the golf cart. The movable frame member is configured for mounting to the stationary frame member, and further configured to pivotably rotate over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart. The cover is configured for mounting to the movable frame member so that when the movable frame member rotates over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart, the cover covers a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Carolina Covertech, Inc.
    Inventors: Dorian Thurston True, Marion Lee Jones
  • Publication number: 20020129846
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and methods for covering the rear bag compartment of a golf cart. The invention is configured for attachment to a support frame of a golf cart, wherein the support frame supports a hard roof top for the golf cart. The invention includes a stationary frame member, a movable frame member, and a cover. The stationary frame member is configured for mounting to the support frame of the golf cart. The movable frame member is configured for mounting to the stationary frame member, and further configured to pivotably rotate over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart. The cover is configured for mounting to the movable frame member so that when the movable frame member rotates over a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart, the cover covers a portion of the rear compartment of the golf cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Dorian Thurston True, Marion Lee Jones