Patents by Inventor Randy Wayne Hopper
Randy Wayne Hopper 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).
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Patent number: 9815540Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: RANGER BOATS, LLCInventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer
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Publication number: 20170088246Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Randy Wayne HOPPER, Bradley G. GARRINGER
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Patent number: 9533749Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: RANGER BOATS, LLCInventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer
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Publication number: 20160159449Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer
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Patent number: 9120550Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Ranger Boats, LLCInventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer
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Publication number: 20140360421Abstract: A storage system for a boat includes one or more storage compartments situated in a bow of a boat. An air flow path includes an air inlet opening, the storage compartment, and an air outlet opening. A fan is situated to move air along the air flow path. The fan may be positioned proximate one of the air inlet and the air outlet, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer
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Publication number: 20110042919Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurea composition coated trailers and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a frame having a front side and a back side, at least one axle coupled to the frame, a plurality of wheels coupled to the at least one axle, and a polyurea coating, wherein the polyurea coating encapsulates at least a portion of the frame. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method for protecting a metal trailer from corrosion comprising cleaning the surfaces of a metal trailer and applying a layer of a polyurea composition to the surfaces of the metal trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Project Boat Management, LLCInventor: Randy Wayne Hopper
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Patent number: 7837215Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurea composition coated trailers and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a frame having a front side and a back side, at least one axle coupled to the frame, a plurality of wheels coupled to the at least one axle, and a polyurea coating, wherein the polyurea coating encapsulates at least a portion of the frame. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method for protecting a metal trailer from corrosion comprising cleaning the surfaces of a metal trailer and applying a layer of a polyurea composition to the surfaces of the metal trailer.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Project Boat Management, LLCInventor: Randy Wayne Hopper
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Patent number: 7591228Abstract: A boat having a deck with a deck locker is disclosed herein. The deck locker includes a compartment mounted beneath the deck, and an opening in the deck for accessing the interior of the compartment. The locker also includes a lid for covering the opening in the deck. The locker further includes a latching arrangement for releasably securing the lid in a closed position covering the opening. The latching arrangement includes a striker mounted to the lid and a latching member and actuator mounted offset from the lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Wood Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer, Gary W. Howard
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Publication number: 20080110387Abstract: A boat having a deck with a deck locker is disclosed herein. The deck locker includes a compartment mounted beneath the deck, and an opening in the deck for accessing the interior of the compartment. The locker also includes a lid for covering the opening in the deck. The locker further includes a latching arrangement for releasably securing the lid in a closed position covering the opening. The latching arrangement includes a striker mounted to the lid and a latching member and actuator mounted offset from the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: Wood Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer, Gary W. Howard
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Patent number: 7255053Abstract: A boat having a deck with a deck locker is disclosed herein. The deck locker includes a compartment mounted beneath the deck, and an opening in the deck for accessing the interior of the compartment. The locker also includes a lid for covering the opening in the deck. The locker further includes a latching arrangement for releasably securing the lid in a closed position covering the opening. The latching arrangement includes a striker mounted to the lid and a latching member and actuator mounted offset from the lid.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Wood Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Randy Wayne Hopper, Bradley G. Garringer, Gary W. Howard
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Patent number: 7125032Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurea composition coated trailers and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a frame having a front side and a back side, at least one axle coupled to the frame, a plurality of wheels coupled to the at least one axle, and a polyurea coating, wherein the polyurea coating encapsulates at least a portion of the frame. In an embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method for protecting a metal trailer from corrosion comprising cleaning the surfaces of a metal trailer and applying a layer of a polyurea composition to the surfaces of the metal trailer.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Wood Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: Randy Wayne Hopper