Patents by Inventor R. Stevens Tull

R. Stevens Tull 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).

  • Hardtop structure for boats and method for making same
    Publication number: 20070283874
    Abstract: A multi-component hardtop is adapted for mounting above an operator station of a boat or the like. The hardtop includes a tubular frame which is provided with a self-trimming edge adapted to mount a sheet-like panel in a substantially flush orientation relative to an upper or lower edge of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: R. Stevens Tull
  • Customizable boat T-Top and method of installation
    Patent number: 6725799
    Abstract: A structure for mounting a rigid T-Top on the surface of a boat deck is disclosed. The structure is easily customizable to almost any boat configuration. A method for mounting the structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: R. Stevens Tull
  • Customizable boat T-Top and method of installation
    Publication number: 20030111101
    Abstract: A structure for mounting a rigid T-Top on the surface of a boat deck is disclosed. The structure is easily customizable to almost any boat configuration. A method for mounting the structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: R. Stevens Tull
  • Mounting device for boat tower
    Patent number: 6536726
    Abstract: A device and method of attaching an above deck tower to a boat deck is described. The tower generally has a plurality of legs that extend down to the boat deck surface for mounting purposed. The device of the present invention comprises a fitting adapted to receive the legs of the tower and two mounting devices. The mounting devices and the fitting can all be rotated relative to each other so that the tower mounting points can all be uniformly oriented for easy installation and removal of the tower from the boat deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: R. Stevens Tull
  • Fishing rod holder
    Patent number: D483436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: R. Stevens Tull