Patents by Inventor Edward S. Piec

Edward S. Piec 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).

  • PIVOTAL SOFT TOP COVER WITH LIFT ASSIST
    Publication number: 20230264547
    Abstract: A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one lift assist assembly to help with controlled rotation of the pivotal portion between the closed and open positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Eric D. Getzschman, Duane C. Junkin, David A. Smith, Charles C. Turney, Edward S. Piec, Jonathon G. Moore, Brandon Kincaid, Eric J. Hanson
  • Pivotal soft top cover with secondary bow linked
    Patent number: 11712952
    Abstract: A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one pair of shutface appliques adjacent to the sides of the roof top opening. At least one pair of rear side belt mounts incorporating a belt rail and adapted to connect to the vehicle and operable to attach LH/RH rear side windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Bestop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Eric D. Getzschman, Duane C. Junkin, David A. Smith, Charles C. Turney, Edward S. Piec, Jonathon G. Moore, Brandon Kincaid, Eric J. Hanson
  • PIVOTAL SOFT TOP COVER WITH SECONDARY BOW LINKED
    Publication number: 20220016962
    Abstract: A soft top cover assembly including a pivotal portion adapted for attaching at a roof top opening of a vehicle to selectively close off the roof top opening and open up the roof top opening for an open-air experience. The assembly has a cover attached to a first bow member of the pivotal portion and a rear header. Selectively rotating the pivotal portion covers and uncovers the roof top opening. The assembly has at least one pair of shutface appliques adjacent to the sides of the roof top opening. At least one pair of rear side belt mounts incorporating a belt rail and adapted to connect to the vehicle and operable to attach LH/RH rear side windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Eric D. Getzschman, Duane C. Junkin, David A. Smith, Charles C. Turney, Edward S. Piec, Jonathon G. Moore, Brandon Kincaid, Eric J. Hanson
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D999707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Jonathon G. Moore, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D1000350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Jonathon G. Moore, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D1001715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top frame
    Patent number: D1002493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D1009764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BESTOP, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D1010544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Bestop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top frame
    Patent number: D1011259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BESTOP, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Charles C. Turney, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid
  • Convertible top
    Patent number: D1013611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Bestop Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Jonathan G. Moore, Eric J. Hanson, Edward S. Piec, Brandon Kincaid