Patents by Inventor Gary Warren Seaman

Gary Warren Seaman 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).

  • Scupper plug with one-way valve
    Patent number: 8763548
    Abstract: A scupper plug with a one-way valve is provided. The scupper plug permits one-way flow of water through a scupper drain so that water will drain through the scupper drain but not flow back up through the drain and into the passenger area of a water vessel. The scupper plug has a frame that carries a valve structure. A valve member is mounted to the valve structure. The valve member sealingly engages the frame to form a seal therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Swetish, Gary Warren Seaman
  • Scupper Plug with One-Way Valve
    Publication number: 20120137948
    Abstract: A scupper plug with a one-way valve is provided. The scupper plug permits one-way flow of water through a scupper drain so that water will drain through the scupper drain but not flow back up through the drain and into the passenger area of a water vessel. The scupper plug has a frame that carries a valve structure. A valve member is mounted to the valve structure. The valve member sealingly engages the frame to form a seal therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Swetish, Gary Warren Seaman