Patents Assigned to i3 Ventures
  • Patent number: 7401949
    Abstract: A rub-rail assembly that, in some illustrative embodiments, includes a carrier and an insert. The carrier may include, for example, a back support, and first and second legs extending from the back support. The insert may include a main body, and a pair of legs adapted to provide an interference fit with the legs of the carrier when the insert is installed in a seat position with the carrier. The some illustrative embodiments, the main body of the insert may include a lumen extending lengthwise for receiving an elongated light source, and in other embodiments the carrier may include the lumen for receiving an elongated light source. An elongated bumper assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: I3 Ventures
    Inventor: Brian N. Tufte
  • Patent number: 7373897
    Abstract: A boat cover system that can provide some level of protection to the interior of the boat when the boat is not in use, and can also provide some level of protection to the occupants of the boat when the boat is in use. The cover system may include a cover assembly that includes a support frame and a cover, where the support frame supports the cover. One or more cover supports may be provided for supporting the cover assembly. The one or more cover supports may be adapted to allow the cover assembly to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. In some cases, more than one cover assembly may be used on a boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: i3 Ventures
    Inventor: Brian N. Tufte