Patents by Inventor Carolyn J. Pappas

Carolyn J. Pappas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Retractable boat extension
    Patent number: 10017235
    Abstract: A retractable boat extension. The retractable boat extension is a platform that is attachable to a boat, such as a pontoon boat, that provides additional space to transport items or lounge upon. The platform includes a sliding mechanism having an actuator for sliding relative to the boat, pedestal mounts for attaching a plurality of interchangeable accessories thereto, such as grills, fishing chairs and food preparation tables, an outboard motor mount configured to receive a variety of outboard motors including, but not limited to, trolling motors, and a mounting bracket configured to receive a forward ramp for handicapped access to the pontoon boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventors: James A. Pappas, Anthony Pappas, Ann L. Pappas, Sandra Pappas, Carolyn J. Pappas
  • Retractable Boat Extension
    Publication number: 20160159437
    Abstract: A retractable boat extension. The retractable boat extension is a platform that is attachable to a boat, such as a pontoon boat, that provides additional space to transport items or lounge upon. The platform includes a sliding mechanism having an actuator for sliding relative to the boat, pedestal mounts for attaching a plurality of interchangeable accessories thereto, such as grills, fishing chairs and food preparation tables, an outboard motor mount configured to receive a variety of outboard motors including, but not limited to, trolling motors, and a mounting bracket configured to receive a forward ramp for handicapped access to the pontoon boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: James A. Pappas, Anthony Pappas, Ann L. Pappas, Sandra Pappas, Carolyn J. Pappas