Patents by Inventor Donald A. Zirkelbach

Donald A. Zirkelbach 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).

  • Patent number: 11655836
    Abstract: A quick disconnect mount includes a mounting stud securable to a structure, and a connector securable on the mounting stud. The mounting stud includes at least one circumferential ridge and at least one circumferential trough, and the connector includes a central channel sized to fit over the mounting stud and a locking bar engageable with the circumferential trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Publication number: 20220299056
    Abstract: A quick disconnect mount includes a mounting stud securable to a structure, and a connector securable on the mounting stud. The mounting stud includes at least one circumferential ridge and at least one circumferential trough, and the connector includes a central channel sized to fit over the mounting stud and a locking bar engageable with the circumferential trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Patent number: 11378114
    Abstract: A quick disconnect mount includes a mounting stud securable to a structure, and a connector securable on the mounting stud. The mounting stud includes at least one circumferential ridge and at least one circumferential trough, and the connector includes a central channel sized to fit over the mounting stud and a locking bar engageable with the circumferential trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Publication number: 20200109729
    Abstract: A quick disconnect mount includes a mounting stud securable to a structure, and a connector securable on the mounting stud. The mounting stud includes at least one circumferential ridge and at least one circumferential trough, and the connector includes a central channel sized to fit over the mounting stud and a locking bar engageable with the circumferential trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Publication number: 20200108895
    Abstract: A bimini top includes a top member displaceable between an expanded position and a retracted position, a securing panel connected to the top member, and a cover member sized to fit over the top member with the top member in the retracted position. The cover member is contained by the securing panel when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: 10167058
    Abstract: A retractable roof includes a pair of tracks oriented lengthwise along opposite sides of an opening, a plurality of traveler cars displaceable on the tracks manually or by motor, and a plurality of bows coupled with the traveler cars and extending between the tracks and across the opening. The bows are displaceable with the traveler cars between a closed position and an opened position. A roof material sized to cover the opening is secured to the bows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Patent number: 9718517
    Abstract: A playpen cover for a pontoon boat includes a cover panel sized to cover a pontoon boat deck, where the cover panel has loop channel. A ratchet loop is disposed in the loop channel and is attachable at ends of the ratchet loop to respective boat cleats. A ratchet system cooperable with the ratchet loop is disposed between the boat cleats. The ratchet loop attaches to the boat cleat and requires no fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Daniel James Serafini
  • Publication number: 20170088237
    Abstract: A retractable roof includes a pair of tracks oriented lengthwise along opposite sides of an opening, a plurality of traveler cars displaceable on the tracks manually or by motor, and a plurality of bows coupled with the traveler cars and extending between the tracks and across the opening. The bows are displaceable with the traveler cars between a closed position and an opened position. A roof material sized to cover the opening is secured to the bows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers
  • Publication number: 20150047550
    Abstract: A playpen cover for a pontoon boat includes a cover panel sized to cover a pontoon boat deck, where the cover panel has loop channel. A ratchet loop is disposed in the loop channel and is attachable at ends of the ratchet loop to respective boat cleats. A ratchet system cooperable with the ratchet loop is disposed between the boat cleats. The ratchet loop attaches to the boat cleat and requires no fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Daniel James Serafini
  • Patent number: 8875646
    Abstract: A boat cover for a boat includes a cover section that is sized to cover the deck from bow to stern and extending over the rub rail, and a shipping section attached to the cover section and sized to cover the hull from below the rub rail toward the chine. The shipping section is removable from the cover section. The boat cover eliminates waste as a shipping cover and is usable by the boat owner as a daily or long term storage, mooring and trailering cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers, Dennis J. Parniske
  • Publication number: 20130061795
    Abstract: A boat cover for a boat includes a cover section that is sized to cover the deck from bow to stern and extending over the rub rail, and a shipping section attached to the cover section and sized to cover the hull from below the rub rail toward the chine. The shipping section is removable from the cover section. The boat cover eliminates waste as a shipping cover and is usable by the boat owner as a daily or long term storage, mooring and trailering cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers, Dennis J. Parniske
  • Patent number: 6026761
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved arch for a boat. The improved arch includes at least one channel which extends at least partially along the port and starboard sides of the arch and at least partially across the top member of the arch. The channel is designed to receive water and direct that water away from the cockpit area of the boat. Additionally, the present invention includes a canopy mounting system particularly adapted for the arch of the present invention. The system includes a first locking strip attachment to a surface. The first member includes at least one fastening channel having a restricted opening. A locking member is adapted to be attached to a canopy and has at least one locking flange for insertion into the fastening channel of the locking strip. The canopy can be repeatedly connected to and disconnected by positioning the locking member against the locking strip and pressing against the locking member to force flanges into the fastening channel of the locking strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Taylor Made Systems Bradenton, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Parniske, Robert R. Shearer, Albert W. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: 5622136
    Abstract: The present invention is a boat canopy mounting system for securing a boat canopy to a boat. The system includes a first member such as a header for attachment to the boat. The first member includes at least one channel having a restricted opening. The second member is adapted to be attached to a boat canopy and has at least one locking flange for insertion into the channel of the first member. The boat canopy can be repeatably connected to and disconnected from the boat by positioning the second member against the channel of the first member and pressing against the second member to force the flanges into the channel. The second member is removable from the channels by pulling the second member away from the channels to disengage the flanges from the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Aldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan P. Zirkelbach, Albert W. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: 5425327
    Abstract: The present invention is a boat canopy mounting system for securing a boat canopy to a boat. The system includes a first member such as a header for attachment to the boat. The first member includes at least one channel having a restricted opening. The second member is adapted to be attached to a boat canopy and has at least one locking flange for insertion into the channel of the first member. The boat canopy can be repeatably connected to and disconnected from the boat by positioning the second member against the channel of the first member and pressing against the second member to force the flanges into the channel. The second member is removable from the channels by pulling the second member away from the channels to disengage the flanges from the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Aldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan P. Zirkelbach, Albert W. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: 5303667
    Abstract: A camper system and method for extending the length of a boat cover. The camper system includes a link assembly that pivotally mounts to the hull of the boat and extends upward to support a boat camper. A first link is mounted to the boat hull aft of the link assembly. The first link extends away from the boat hull and couples to the link assembly. A second link also extending aft is pivotally coupled to the link assembly to support a camper extension connected to the camper. A strut is pivotally coupled between the second link and the first link to hold the second link in position. The second link slides along the first link to collapse the camper extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Aldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Dennis J. Parniske
  • Patent number: 5189980
    Abstract: A rounded top header extrusion for boat windshields being constructed as a unitary extruded member for rigidly engaging a boat windshield. The extrusion provides a curved upper surface for supporting a boat canopy, and a recessed channel extending inwardly into the extrusion for receiving a fastener or similar article for attachment of a boat canopy. The extrusion is defined in cross-section by a pair of generally parallel arms forming a windshield engaging channel, and a generally semi-circular rail portion extending across the channel between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Aldon Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Zirkelbach, Alan P. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: 4993351
    Abstract: A rounded top header extrusion for boat windshields being constructed as a unitary extruded member for rigidly engaging a boat windshield. The extrusion provides a curved upper surface for supporting a boat canopy, and a recessed channel extending inwardly into the extrusion for receiving a fastener or similar article for attachment of a boat canopy. The extrusion is defined in cross-section by a pair of generally parallel arms forming a windshield engaging channel, and a generally semi-circular rail portion extending across the channel between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Aldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Zirkelbach, Alan P. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach
  • Patent number: D324368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Aldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert W. Zirkelbach, Alan P. Zirkelbach, Donald A. Zirkelbach