Patents Assigned to SWIC, LLC
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Publication number: 20240017600Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has moveable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The moveable panels deflect in response to contact. The moveable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: SWIC, LLCInventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 11820214Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has moveable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The moveable panels deflect in response to contact. The moveable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
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Publication number: 20230182552Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has movable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The movable panels deflect in response to contact. The movable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: SWIC, LLCInventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 11584208Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10953734Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10525805Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10343504Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10160298Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
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Patent number: 10093161Abstract: A portable, light weight sun and rain shield for golfers that fits in the umbrella pocket of a golf bag and is positioned on top of a golf cart which when opened extends beyond the width of the golf cart roof to protect the golfer from sun and rain. A nylon or fabric cover provides a shield extending from approximately 2 to 10 feet on each side of the golf cart's roof. A device that is easily opened and closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SWIC, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell