Patents by Inventor David York DeCosta

David York DeCosta 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).

  • Adjustable rack and clamping apparatus for removably retaining surfboards or the like on a vehicle
    Patent number: 6715653
    Abstract: An adjustable rack and clamping apparatus for removably retaining surfboards or the like to the roof of a vehicle, while preventing the theft thereof, includes a plurality of two types of mounting block assemblies that slideably attach to two transversely disposed mounting bars removably affixed to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: David York DeCosta
  • Adjustable rack and clamping apparatus for removably retaining surfboards or the like on a vehicle
    Publication number: 20020162868
    Abstract: An adjustable rack and clamping apparatus for removably retaining surfboards or the like to the roof of a vehicle, while preventing the theft thereof, includes a plurality of two types of mounting block assemblies that slideably attach to two transversely disposed mounting bars removably affixed to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: David York DeCosta