Patents by Inventor Jeff S. Bohanan

Jeff S. Bohanan 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: 10247908
    Abstract: An adjustable mirror bracket is provided for supporting a mirror in a rearward facing position on a watercraft. The mirror bracket includes a base member having a body having a socket formed therein and a spherical bearing within the socket and including a stud projecting therefrom. The mirror bracket also includes a pivot member having a cupped lower end shaped to conform to the hemispherical top end of the base member, a bore formed through the cupped lower end for receiving the stud of the spherical bearing, and an attachment surface formed in an upper end of the pivot member. An elongate support arm is provided and is pivotally attached with a fastener to the attachment surface of the pivot member at the first end of the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff S. Bohanan, Kevin R. Disney, Dale L. Lambert, William M. Reid
  • Publication number: 20180001822
    Abstract: An adjustable mirror bracket is provided for supporting a mirror in a rearward facing position on a watercraft. The mirror bracket includes a base member having a body having a socket formed therein and a spherical bearing within the socket and including a stud projecting therefrom. The mirror bracket also includes a pivot member having a cupped lower end shaped to conform to the hemispherical top end of the base member, a bore formed through the cupped lower end for receiving the stud of the spherical bearing, and an attachment surface formed in an upper end of the pivot member. An elongate support arm is provided and is pivotally attached with a fastener to the attachment surface of the pivot member at the first end of the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jeff S. Bohanan, Kevin R. Disney, Dale L. Lambert, William M. Reid
  • Publication number: 20180001824
    Abstract: An adjustable mirror bracket is provided for supporting a mirror in a rearward facing position on a watercraft. The mirror bracket includes a base member having a body having a socket formed therein and a spherical bearing within the socket and including a stud projecting therefrom. The mirror bracket also includes a pivot member having a cupped lower end shaped to conform to the hemispherical top end of the base member, a bore formed through the cupped lower end for receiving the stud of the spherical bearing, and an attachment surface formed in an upper end of the pivot member. An elongate support arm is provided and is pivotally attached with a fastener to the attachment surface of the pivot member at the first end of the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jeff S. Bohanan, Kevin R. Disney, Dale L. Lambert, William M. Reid
  • Patent number: 8814117
    Abstract: A storage device including a body defining at least one receiver and at least one clamping member. The clamping member includes a first position for receiving an accessory for storage and a second position to apply force to secure an accessory to the receiver for storage. A handle actuator may actuate movement of the clamping member. The clamping member may translate from the first position to the second position to apply force to secure an accessory for storage. The clamping member may be held in the secure position by a releasable braking lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Protomet Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff S. Bohanan, William M. Reid
  • Publication number: 20130037677
    Abstract: A storage device including a body defining at least one receiver and at least one clamping member. The clamping member includes a first position for receiving an accessory for storage and a second position to apply force to secure an accessory to the receiver for storage. A handle actuator may actuate movement of the clamping member. The clamping member may translate from the first position to the second position to apply force to secure an accessory for storage. The clamping member may be held in the secure position by a releasable braking lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jeff S. Bohanan, William M. Reid
  • Patent number: D709011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Protomet Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff S Bohanan, William M Reid