Patents by Inventor Tara Ann Howard

Tara Ann Howard 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: 6210242
    Abstract: A pedal-powered watercraft comprises a unitary hull having an upper wall extending from a bow portion to a stern portion of the watercraft and a pair of spaced hollow sponsons located on either side of the upper wall. The upper wall together with inner walls of the sponsons form a tunnel that opens generally downwardly and extends from the bow portion to the stern portion of the watercraft. A deck is connected to the hull and includes an elongate opening that defines a cockpit area for receiving an occupant. A seat is located in the cockpit area and a pedal assembly is connected to the hull forwardly of the seat. The pedal assembly includes a pivotal pedal tower and a pair of pedals rotatably mounted on the pedal tower. The pair of pedals are operably connected to drive the propeller during pedal rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventors: Harry Howard, Tara Ann Howard
  • Patent number: D431521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventors: Harry Howard, Tara Ann Howard