Patents by Inventor John Highfield

John Highfield 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: 8359994
    Abstract: A retractable cover system for a pontoon boat comprising an expanding frame of U-shaped supports sliding in tracks along the sides of the boat, the U-shaped supports interconnected by expanding scissors. The bow and stern ends of the frame are provided with pivoting sections that include horizontal and angled U-shaped supports to define fabric-supporting and fabric-securing structure at the bow and stern of the boat when the frame is fully extended. The retracted frame and fabric cover self-store at the stern of the boat by tilting a pivot station portion of the track rearwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: John Highfield
  • Patent number: 7484472
    Abstract: A cover system for a pontoon boat having an expanding frame. The cover system includes framework for receiving a flexible material thereon. The framework has a plurality of U shaped supports that have the ability to traverse on a track apparatus for the purpose of quick and easy placement and removal. The cover system also includes a stowing compartment for the specific purpose of storage of framework and cover components therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: John Highfield