Patents by Inventor Jon W. Devitt
Jon W. Devitt 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).
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Patent number: 11027802Abstract: An alignment guide for a pontoon boat lift that includes a pair of laterally spaced rails, where the spacing corresponds to the spacing between the pontoon floats. The rails are attached to the boat lift by adjustable brackets, so they are positioned at an elevation above the waterline of the pontoon floats, and below the deck that is supported by the floats. A stop bar is positioned at an elevation above the boat motor and extends between rail extensions that are directed downwardly and rearwardly from the spaced rails.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: 10766581Abstract: An alignment guide for a pontoon boat lift that includes a pair of laterally spaced rails, where the spacing corresponds to the spacing between the pontoon floats. The rails are attached to the boat lift by adjustable brackets, so they are positioned at an elevation above the waterline of the pontoon floats, and below the deck that is supported by the floats. A stop bar is positioned at an elevation above the boat motor and extends between rail extensions that are directed downwardly and rearwardly from the spaced rails.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Publication number: 20200172214Abstract: An alignment guide for a pontoon boat lift that includes a pair of laterally spaced rails, where the spacing corresponds to the spacing between the pontoon floats. The rails are attached to the boat lift by adjustable brackets, so they are positioned at an elevation above the waterline of the pontoon floats, and below the deck that is supported by the floats. A stop bar is positioned at an elevation above the boat motor and extends between rail extensions that are directed downwardly and rearwardly from the spaced rails. The alignment guide functions to provide support under the deck of the pontoon boat, to limit movement of the craft from port and starboard, and to stop the craft when it has advanced to the full forward position to keep it properly positioned bow to stern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Publication number: 20190241241Abstract: An alignment guide for a pontoon boat lift that includes a pair of laterally spaced rails, where the spacing corresponds to the spacing between the pontoon floats. The rails are attached to the boat lift by adjustable brackets, so they are positioned at an elevation above the waterline of the pontoon floats, and below the deck that is supported by the floats. A stop bar is positioned at an elevation above the boat motor and extends between rail extensions that are directed downwardly and rearwardly from the spaced rails. The alignment guide functions to provide support under the deck of the pontoon boat, to limit movement of the craft from port and starboard, and to stop the craft when it has advanced to the full forward position to keep it properly positioned bow to stern.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Publication number: 20180347201Abstract: A canopy including a flexible cover and a framework. The cover carries two rods, one secured to each of the opposite sides of the cover. Each of the rods has a gear attached to each of its ends. Brackets attached to the four corners of the framework each include a socket sized to receive the rod end, and, also, each bracket includes a pawl. When the rod is positioned in the socket, the gear on the rod is aligned with the pawl on the bracket to complete a ratchet tensioning mechanism that can be operated to progressively tighten the cover over the framework. To install the cover, the cover is rolled up on the rods and placed on the framework. The cover is then unrolled from the rods towards opposite sides of the framework where the rods are secured in the bracket sockets, tightened by the ratchet mechanisms, and secured by a locking pin. The operation is simply reversed when the cover is to be stored on top of the framework, or removed for storage elsewhere.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: 10145121Abstract: A canopy including a flexible cover and a framework. The cover carries two rods, one secured to each of the opposite sides of the cover. Each of the rods has a gear attached to each of its ends. Brackets attached to the four corners of the framework each include a socket sized to receive the rod end, and, also, each bracket includes a pawl. When the rod is positioned in the socket, the gear on the rod is aligned with the pawl on the bracket to complete a ratchet tensioning mechanism that can be operated to progressively tighten the cover over the framework. To install the cover, the cover is rolled up on the rods and placed on the framework. The cover is then unrolled from the rods towards opposite sides of the framework where the rods are secured in the bracket sockets, tightened by the ratchet mechanisms, and secured by a locking pin. The operation is simply reversed when the cover is to be stored on top of the framework, or removed for storage elsewhere.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: 9488253Abstract: An apparatus for the deployment of four curtains for the sides of boat ‘wet slips’ and boat lifts, car ports or the like. A synchronized roller system is provided to roll up or down each of the four curtains that surround a space to be enclosed by the curtain system.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W Devitt
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Patent number: 8777513Abstract: A hydraulic boat lift uses two hydraulic cylinders to pull/release cables attached to a boat cradle. The hydraulic cylinders are operated by attachment to a tandem pump to cause them to operate in a synchronized fashion. Furthermore a switch assembly has a switch associated with each respective hydraulic cylinder, the pair of switches being wired in parallel so that if one side of the boat cradle reaches its fully raised position before the other side, the one side will stop and the other side will continue to move up until it is also disposed in a fully raised position before stopping by turning off the electricity to the tandem pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Publication number: 20140147208Abstract: A hydraulic boat lift uses two hydraulic cylinders to pull/release cables attached to a boat cradle. The hydraulic cylinders are operated by attachment to a tandem pump to cause them to operate in a synchronized fashion. Furthermore a switch assembly has a switch associated with each respective hydraulic cylinder, the pair of switches being wired in parallel so that if one side of the boat cradle reaches its fully raised position before the other side, the one side will stop and the other side will continue to move up until it is also disposed in a fully raised position before stopping by turning off the electricity to the tandem pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: 7150487Abstract: A wedge-shaped trailer tailgate providing a loading ramp and a planar surface in combination with the trailer deck when the tailgate is in its transport position. A planar deck is better for cargo hauling, but also provides little wind resistance for improved hauling efficiency. The wedge shape with elastic bumpers attached provides for support on loading heavy objects such as motorcycles. Taillights are recessed into the thick end of the wedge-shaped trailer tailgate so they face backward when the tailgate is in its transport position and are shielded under the trailer deck when the tailgate is in its loading-ramp position.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Devitt, Gerald Wiertsema
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Patent number: D505896Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: D524202Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Midwest Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: D569152Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Byron Originals, Inc.Inventors: Ritchie O. Hefner, Marc A. Jensen, Jon W. Devitt, Bruce L. Godbersen
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Patent number: D569156Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Byron Originals, Inc.Inventors: Ritchie O. Hefner, Marc A. Jensen, Jon W. Devitt, Bruce L. Godbersen
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Patent number: D876670Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: D877933Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: Jon W. Devitt
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Patent number: D877934Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: Jon W. Devitt