Patents Assigned to Taylor Made Group, Inc.
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Patent number: 8135159Abstract: The present invention discloses a flat panel display with sliding loudspeaker structure. The flat panel display comprises a display body, a sliding rail, and a sliding loudspeaker portion. The loudspeaker portion comprises a loudspeaker body, a sliding member and a connecting portion. By the matching structure of the sliding member and the sliding rail, the effect of allowing a user to freely adjust the loudspeaker body to different positions can be achieved. Besides, by further using the pivot of the loudspeaker body, the present invention allows the user to freely adjust the loudspeaker to different angular positions. Therefore, the problems of an immovably fixed loudspeaker position and angularly non-adjustable loudspeaker sound field on a conventional display are solved.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai, Shau-Yu Huang, Li-Li Lai
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Publication number: 20090263208Abstract: A releasable fastener assembly is affixable through a panel having a front side and a back side and a mounting hole therethrough. The releasable fastener assembly includes a mounting button attachable to the panel back side, the mounting button having a button shaft sized to fit into the mounting hole and a button head with a diameter larger than the mounting hole. A seal may be fit between the mounting button and the panel back side. One part of a releasable fastener is attachable to the panel front side and has an aperture therein in alignment with the mounting hole. A fixing member secures the one part and the mounting button to each other through the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Taylor Made Group, IncInventors: Edward J. Erskine, Andrew S. Furlong
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Patent number: 7591231Abstract: A multi-piece bottom trim member secures a curved sheet element such as a boat windshield on a surface such as a boat hull. The trim member includes a base member securable to the surface and including a supporting leg, and an upper member including a base member receiving channel that is shaped to receive the supporting leg of the base member. The upper member is positionable relative to the base member to accommodate varying angles of the curved sheet.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Edward J. Erskine
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Patent number: 7565878Abstract: A bottom trim member attaches a curved sheet to a surface. The bottom trim member includes a connecting part having a sheet receiving component that is configured to receive a bottom portion of the curved sheet, and a connecting leg extending in a downward direction relative to the curved sheet. A seal and cover member is attachable between the connecting leg and the surface and surrounding the connecting leg. With this construction, the seal and cover member serves to provide a moisture seal between the bottom trim member and the surface on which the trim member is mounted and serves to cover an area through which a fastening member can be placed to fix the trim member to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Edward J. Erskine
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Patent number: 7555818Abstract: A releasable fastener assembly is affixable through a panel having a front side and a back side and a mounting hole therethrough. The releasable fastener assembly includes a mounting button attachable to the panel back side, the mounting button having a button shaft sized to fit into the mounting hole and a button head with a diameter larger than the mounting hole. A seal may be fit between the mounting button and the panel back side. One part of a releasable fastener is attachable to the panel front side and has an aperture therein in alignment with the mounting hole. A fixing member secures the one part and the mounting button to each other through the panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Erskine, Andrew S. Furlong
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Patent number: 7513543Abstract: A support bar assembly for a pivot member pivotably supported by a frame serves to substantially fix the pivot member relative to the frame in an open position. The assembly includes a support arm body securable at an end to the frame. A rack arm is securable to the pivot member and is slidably mounted in the support arm body between a closed position and an open position. A cam lock affixed to the support arm body is movable between at least a release position, in which the rack arm is freely slidable in the support arm body, and a lock position, in which the rack arm is substantially fixed in the support arm body.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Erskine
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Patent number: 7490574Abstract: A convertible boat top provides a covered area to protect the occupants from environmental concerns such as sun, rain, etc. The convertible top is easily deployed and can be unobtrusively tucked away into a storage area. The top can be provided as original equipment or may be embodied as a kit to adapt an existing boat.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Kevin Stancil
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Publication number: 20090015032Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield frame constructed to support a windshield. A plurality of couplers are secured to the windshield frame, and a tower frame for a wakeboard tow rope or cable attachment, radar arch or the like is connected to the windshield frame via the couplers. In one arrangement, the couplers are connected to the wing sections of the windshield frame, and the tower frame extends between the wing sections and above an area defined between the wing sections. The integrated tower frame and windshield simplifies installation for the boat manufacturer while accommodating many varieties of tower and windshield configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Erskine, Robert R. Shearer
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Patent number: 7464660Abstract: A windshield assembly for a covered vessel includes a door section forming part of the windshield. The door section includes a door section securable to the vessel and being substantially contiguous with the windshield. The door section includes a door frame pivotable between a closed position and an open position, and a door panel mounted in the door frame. The door panel includes a selectively vented opening. The windshield assembly including the door section provides access to a bow area on a front side of the windshield and also improves air circulation, cooling and ventilation through the cabin.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventor: Edward J Erskine
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Patent number: 7441373Abstract: A door adjusting mechanism enables adjusting a position of a door moving in a track. The adjusting mechanism includes a truck member secured to the door and having moving structure engageable with the track. A connector connects the truck member to the door and includes cam structure for adjusting a position of the door relative to the truck member, thereby adjusting a position of the door relative to the track. In one arrangement, the truck member supports an adjuster bolt, and a connector includes an offset aperture that fits over the adjuster bolt. A nut is engageable with the adjuster bolt to secure the connector to the truck member. A position of the door in the track is adjusted by simply rotating the connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Erskine
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Patent number: 7434534Abstract: A trim assembly for a windshield includes a trim piece extendable along an edge of the windshield and a gasket secured within the trim piece and including a first channel for receiving the edge of the windshield and a second channel separate from the first channel. A fastener clip is secured in the second channel of the gasket and includes one part of a releasable fastener. By providing a dedicated channel for receiving the fastener clip, a more secure connection can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Erskine, Eric S. Butler, Douglas D. Griffith
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Patent number: 7434533Abstract: A self-sealing gasket is suitable for sealing a curved object to a surface. The gasket includes a pair of side rails and a support panel between the side rails. Respective top portions of the side rails extend above the support panel to define an object receiving channel on an upper side of the gasket. Respective bottom portions of the side rails extend below the support panel to define a deflection cavity on a lower side of the gasket. The gasket is formed of a flexible material such that when the curved object is received in the object receiving channel and the curved object and gasket are fixed to the surface, the top portions of the side rails deflect inward to seal the curved object. By virtue of material deflection, a dense material may be used for the gasket while maintaining flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Erskine, David R. Irwin
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Publication number: 20080196653Abstract: A windshield assembly for a covered vessel includes a door section forming part of the windshield. The door section includes a door section securable to the vessel and being substantially contiguous with the windshield. The door section includes a door frame pivotable between a closed position and an open position, and a door panel mounted in the door frame. The door panel includes a selectively vented opening. The windshield assembly including the door section provides access to a bow area on a front side of the windshield and also improves air circulation, cooling and ventilation through the cabin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Erskine
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Publication number: 20080106113Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield frame constructed to support a windshield. A plurality of couplers are secured to the windshield frame, and a tower frame for a wakeboard tow rope or cable attachment, radar arch or the like is connected to the windshield frame via the couplers. In one arrangement, the couplers are connected to the wing sections of the windshield frame, and the tower frame extends between the wing sections and above an area defined between the wing sections. The integrated tower frame and windshield simplifies installation for the boat manufacturer while accommodating many varieties of tower and windshield configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward Erskine, Robert Shearer
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Patent number: 7331304Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield frame constructed to support a windshield. A plurality of couplers are secured to the windshield frame, and a tower frame for a wakeboard tow rope or cable attachment, radar arch or the like is connected to the windshield frame via the couplers. In one arrangement, the couplers are connected to the wing sections of the windshield frame, and the tower frame extends between the wing sections and above an area defined between the wing sections. The integrated tower frame and windshield simplifies installation for the boat manufacturer while accommodating many varieties of tower and windshield configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Erskine, Robert R. Shearer
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Publication number: 20070125291Abstract: An enclosure is removably securable to a support member including a first part of a releasable fastener. The enclosure includes a panel of material sized to enclose the support member. A flexible flap is affixed to the panel, and a second part of the releasable fastener is affixed to the flexible flap. The second part of the releasable fastener is positioned for engagement with the first part when the panel encloses the support member. By affixing the second part of the releasable fastener to the flexible flap, the position of the fastener is adjustable to accommodate panel shrinkage, manufacturing tolerances and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert Shearer, Pat Madden
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Patent number: 7222580Abstract: An enclosure is removably securable to a support member including a first part of a releasable fastener. The enclosure includes a panel of material sized to enclose the support member. A flexible flap is affixed to the panel, and a second part of the releasable fastener is affixed to the flexible flap. The second part of the releasable fastener is positioned for engagement with the first part when the panel encloses the support member. By affixing the second part of the releasable fastener to the flexible flap, the position of the fastener is adjustable to accommodate panel shrinkage, manufacturing tolerances and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Pat Madden
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Publication number: 20070095272Abstract: A convertible boat top provides a covered area to protect the occupants from environmental concerns such as sun, rain, etc. The convertible top is easily deployed and can be unobtrusively tucked away into a storage area. The top can be provided as original equipment or may be embodied as a kit to adapt an existing boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Taylor Made group, Inc.Inventors: Robert Shearer, Kevin Stancil
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Patent number: D574219Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.Inventor: Douglas D. Griffith
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Patent number: D784472Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, INC.Inventors: Jason Pajonk-Taylor, Edwin Rivera