Patents by Inventor Joe McWhorter

Joe McWhorter 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).

  • Boating seat umbrella assembly
    Patent number: 7540561
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing shade to an individual is adjustable in three planes. In some embodiments, the shading apparatus include a primary shaft secured to a fixed base such as a pedestal seat. A height adjustable and telescoping secondary shaft is inserted concentrically into the primary shaft. A pivot joint assembly is secured to the secondary shaft, and a shading device is mounted to the pivot joint assembly. The pivot joint assembly allows for rotational, pivoting, and sliding adjustment in order to provide positional flexibility to the individual seeking shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: Joe McWhorter, Timothy Brent McWhorter
  • Boating seat umbrella assembly
    Publication number: 20060272688
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing shade to an individual is adjustable in three planes. In some embodiments, the shading apparatus include a primary shaft secured to a fixed base such as a pedestal seat. A height adjustable and telescoping secondary shaft is inserted concentrically into the primary shaft. A pivot joint assembly is secured to the secondary shaft, and a shading device is mounted to the pivot joint assembly. The pivot joint assembly allows for rotational, pivoting, and sliding adjustment in order to provide positional flexibility to the individual seeking shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Joe McWhorter, Timothy McWhorter