Patents by Inventor Frank Dolan

Frank Dolan 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: 7380860
    Abstract: A windshield system according to particular embodiments of the invention comprises: (1) a first windshield portion defining a windshield fastener receiving opening; (2) a second windshield portion connected to rotate between: (A) a closed position, in which the second windshield portion is substantially coplanar with the first windshield portion, and (B) an open position, in which the first and second windshield portions are spaced apart from, and co-facing, each other; and (3) a windshield fastener that is adapted for maintaining the second windshield portion in an open or a closed position. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the windshield fastener is disposed within the windshield fastener receiving opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Frank Dolan
  • Publication number: 20070040408
    Abstract: A windshield system according to particular embodiments of the invention comprises: (1) a first windshield portion defining a windshield fastener receiving opening; (2) a second windshield portion connected to rotate between: (A) a closed position, in which the second windshield portion is substantially coplanar with the first windshield portion, and (B) an open position, in which the first and second windshield portions are spaced apart from, and co-facing, each other; and (3) a windshield fastener that is adapted for maintaining the second windshield portion in an open or a closed position. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the windshield fastener is disposed within the windshield fastener receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Dolan
  • Publication number: 20050039316
    Abstract: A method of securing a fastener to the windshield of a golf cart comprising the steps of: (1) providing a windshield that defines a windshield opening; (2) providing a fastener that comprises a male portion and a body portion; and (3) securing the fastener to the windshield by inserting the male portion into the windshield opening. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the fastener is maintained in place relative to the windshield via the frictional contact between the male portion and the windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Dolan
  • Publication number: 20040026955
    Abstract: A golf bag cover attachment for the rear compartment of a golf cart that protects golf bags and equipment from inclement weather, such as rainfall. The golf bag cover attachment includes a plurality of elongate members that are secured together to form a semi-rigid structure that can be selectively moved into and out of an operative condition to cover the equipment platform on which the golf bags are placed. The golf bag cover attachment is strong, lightweight, durable, easy to install, and can be attached to golf carts with little effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Eagle Parts and Products, Incorporated
    Inventors: Frank Dolan, Robert Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6481780
    Abstract: A golf bag cover attachment for the rear compartment of a golf cart that protects golf bags and equipment from inclement weather, such as rainfall. The golf bag cover attachment includes a plurality of elongate members that are secured together to form a semi-rigid structure that can be selectively moved into and out of an operative condition to cover the equipment platform on which the golf bags are placed. The golf bag cover attachment is strong, lightweight, durable, easy to install, and can be attached to golf carts with little effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Eagle Parts and Products, Incorporated
    Inventors: Frank Dolan, Robert Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20020017803
    Abstract: A golf bag cover attachment for the rear compartment of a golf cart that protects golf bags and equipment from inclement weather, such as rainfall. The golf bag cover attachment includes a plurality of elongate members that are secured together to form a semi-rigid structure that can be selectively moved into and out of an operative condition to cover the equipment platform on which the golf bags are placed. The golf bag cover attachment is strong, lightweight, durable, easy to install, and can be attached to golf carts with little effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Frank Dolan, Robert Hoffman
  • Patent number: 4693511
    Abstract: An auto seat cover for an auto seat which includes a back cover portion and a seat portion joined along a common seam. Straps extend from the common seam for feeding through a crevice of the auto seat between its back rest and its seat cushion. Loops depend from the lower free edge of the back cover portion for securement to the straps. The auto seat cover remains snugly on the seat with the free edge of the back portion pulled down over the rear of the back rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Allison Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel M. Seltzer, Saul Dennison, Frank Dolan, Sr.