Patents by Inventor Darrell Marks

Darrell Marks 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for stabilizing watercraft during transport
    Patent number: 9145194
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for stabilizing an outboard motor of a watercraft during transport by a towed vehicle include a body having an outer member secured to the towed vehicle and an inner member disposed within and telescopingly movable relative to the outer member, the inner member having a head usable to contact and stabilize the outboard motor. A biasing member urges the inner member toward a retracted position. The inner member includes a first portion pivotally movable relative to a second portion, between an angled and a straight position. Contact between the first portion and the outer member prevents movement of the inner member toward the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Inventors: David Marks, Darrell Marks
  • Apparatus and methods for stabilizing watercraft during transport
    Publication number: 20130221187
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for stabilizing an outboard motor of a watercraft during transport by a towed vehicle include a body having an outer member secured to the towed vehicle and an inner member disposed within and telescopingly movable relative to the outer member, the inner member having a head usable to contact and stabilize the outboard motor. A biasing member urges the inner member toward a retracted position. The inner member includes a first portion pivotally movable relative to a second portion, between an angled and a straight position. Contact between the first portion and the outer member prevents movement of the inner member toward the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: David Marks, Darrell Marks