Patents Assigned to Dowco, Inc.
  • Reinforced articulated top
    Patent number: 11807341
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted, Mark McSorley, Ron Raby, Gary Gasteiger
  • Reinforced articulated top
    Patent number: 11702172
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted
  • Reinforced Articulated Top
    Publication number: 20230192240
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted, Mark McSorley, Ron Raby, Gary Gasteiger
  • Reinforced articulated top
    Patent number: 11518480
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted, Mark McSorley, Ron Raby, Gary Gasteiger
  • REINFORCED ARTICULATED TOP
    Publication number: 20220363345
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted, Mark McSorley, Ron Raby, Gary Gasteiger
  • Reinforced articulated top
    Patent number: 11472512
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted, Mark McSorley, Ron Raby, Gary Gasteiger
  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 11351909
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Reinforced Articulated Top
    Publication number: 20210339829
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted
  • Seat enclosure
    Patent number: 11091231
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • Reinforced articulated top
    Patent number: 11046394
    Abstract: An articulating top having a frame, a cover attached to the frame and a mounting bracket to attach the frame to a vehicle can be moved between a deployed position to provide shelter to an area below the top and a stowed position. The frame having main and secondary frame members in addition to one or more struts between a frame member and the vehicle to provide additional support to the frame such that the top can be used while the vehicle is in motion or in windy conditions. The top may also use one or more braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Ritchel, David Baird, Bhavana Singh, Randy Michael, Caleb Stith, Cory Halsted
  • UNIVERSAL COVER
    Publication number: 20210107598
    Abstract: A cover for an object, such as a boat, that can accommodate at least one optional feature of the object. The cover has at least one area that can be expanded to accommodate an optional feature of the object or collapsed if the object does not have an optional feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baird, Caleb Stith
  • ARTICULATED TOP ASSIST MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200407020
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Riordan, Jon Alexander, Robert Bartelsmeyer, Bhavana Crossland
  • RESILIENT COVER CLIP
    Publication number: 20200391651
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Tension held cover
    Patent number: 10864965
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • Articulated top assist mechanism
    Patent number: 10858072
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Riordan, Jon Alexander, Robert Bartelsmeyer, Bhavana Crossland
  • Universal cover
    Patent number: 10858071
    Abstract: A cover for an object, such as a boat, that can accommodate at least one optional feature of the object. The cover has at least one area that can be expanded to accommodate an optional feature of the object or collapsed if the object does not have an optional feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Baird, Caleb Stith
  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 10793049
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • SEAT ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20200115009
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • Seat enclosure
    Patent number: 10538293
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • Adjustable seat
    Patent number: 10525854
    Abstract: This invention is a seat with an adjustable back and/or an adjustable base. The adjustable back and/or base can be adjusted in response to rough terrain or water encountered by a vehicle in which the seat is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Dana Homb, Bradley Prey