Patents by Inventor Deen LaVeil

Deen LaVeil 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).

  • Elevated water sport tow extension apparatus
    Patent number: 7520236
    Abstract: An elevated tow device comprised of: first and second substantially vertical support members, each slidably and pivotally engaging a boat support structure on a lower end and forming an apex on an upper end, the height and width of which can be adjusted; a tether attachment point at the apex adapted to mechanically engage a tether for connecting to a towed object; at least one forestay connecting the device to a bow of the boat; and at least one rear stay connecting the device to the boat support structure, the forestay and rear stay providing stability to the device. Because of the way that the device is connected to the boat support structure, the device is adjustable in height and width and is also collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Seipel, John Seipel, Deen LaVeil
  • Elevated Water Sport Tow Extension Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080289561
    Abstract: An elevated tow device comprised of: first and second substantially vertical support members, each slidably and pivotally engaging a boat support structure on a lower end and forming an apex on an upper end, the height and width of which can be adjusted; a tether attachment point at the apex adapted to mechanically engage a tether for connecting to a towed object; at least one forestay connecting the device to a bow of the boat; and at least one rear stay connecting the device to the boat support structure, the forestay and rear stay providing stability to the device. Because of the way that the device is connected to the boat support structure, the device is adjustable in height and width and is also collapsible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Seipel, John Seipel, Deen LaVeil