Patents Assigned to J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20070066144
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: J & J MACHINE & TOOL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Steven Jackson, John Jackson
  • Publication number: 20050139139
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable member. The releasable member includes two members, one of which has at least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engaging a corresponding opening in the other member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson, Steven Jackson, Scott Jackson, John Jackson
  • Patent number: 6854413
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, Scott A. Jackson, John R. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20040011276
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, Scott A. Jackson, John R. Jackson