Patents by Inventor Jon Alexander

Jon Alexander 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).

  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 11351909
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Seat enclosure
    Patent number: 11091231
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • ARTICULATED TOP ASSIST MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200407020
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Riordan, Jon Alexander, Robert Bartelsmeyer, Bhavana Crossland
  • RESILIENT COVER CLIP
    Publication number: 20200391651
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Tension held cover
    Patent number: 10864965
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • Articulated top assist mechanism
    Patent number: 10858072
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Riordan, Jon Alexander, Robert Bartelsmeyer, Bhavana Crossland
  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 10793049
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • SEAT ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20200115009
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • Seat enclosure
    Patent number: 10538293
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • Adjustable seat
    Patent number: 10525854
    Abstract: This invention is a seat with an adjustable back and/or an adjustable base. The adjustable back and/or base can be adjusted in response to rough terrain or water encountered by a vehicle in which the seat is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Dana Homb, Bradley Prey
  • SEAT ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20190233061
    Abstract: A seat enclosure includes a number of seats located at the perimeter of a vehicle to form a barrier. The seat includes a base with a panel attached to the backside of the base to give the seat enclosure a finished appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartelsmeyer, Chance Davis, Michael Byrd, Jon Alexander
  • RESILIENT COVER CLIP
    Publication number: 20190225136
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • ADJUSTABLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20190202325
    Abstract: This invention is a seat with an adjustable back and/or an adjustable base. The adjustable back and/or base can be adjusted in response to rough terrain or water encountered by a vehicle in which the seat is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Dana Homb, Bradley Prey
  • Tension held cover
    Patent number: 10336406
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • TENSION HELD COVER
    Publication number: 20190193815
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • Resilient cover clip
    Patent number: 10300833
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Cover system
    Patent number: 9783267
    Abstract: A cover system for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and a strap that is in part supported by a frame, such as a canopy frame. The strap cooperates with at least part of the frame to provide support and form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Bradley Prey, Mark T. Sterwald, John Shackleton
  • TENSION HELD COVER
    Publication number: 20150210150
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle, such as a boat, including a ratchet and straps. The straps are connected to a plate for evenly distributing the load placed on the straps when the straps are tightened by the ratchet. The straps, when tightened, provide form to the cover such that water will run off the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander
  • RESILIENT COVER CLIP
    Publication number: 20150211556
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: DOWCO, INC.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Tub for wipes with resealable closure and printable back
    Publication number: 20070246390
    Abstract: A container for wipes includes a tub of thermoformed material. The tub comprises at least one side wall and a top integrally formed with the side wall. The container also includes a recess centrally located with respect to the top, and a first flange defined by the recess and including a first opening. The first flange is substantially parallel to the top. The container also includes a second opening defined by a periphery of the at least one side wall, and a second flange extending from the periphery of the at least one side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Guy & O'Neill, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Alexander