Patents by Inventor Joy P. Crifase

Joy P. Crifase 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: 6752099
    Abstract: A removable winch may be used in combination with any embodiment of the boat landing apparatus. The removable winch may be attached directly to the boat landing apparatus or may be retained adjacent the boat landing apparatus. The removable winch includes a removable winch assembly and a retention tube. The retention tube is inserted into the ground, if not attached to the boat landing apparatus. However, the retention tube is preferably inserted into the ground, if attached to the boat landing apparatus. The removable winch assembly includes a retention projection and a winch. The retention projection is sized to be received by the retention tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Patent number: 6644231
    Abstract: A third embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a pair of roller assemblies, a pair of cross members and a set of four retention brackets. A first embodiment of the retention bracket is a surface pivot bracket. A second embodiment of the retention bracket is a pivot support bracket. A third embodiment of the retention bracket is a cross bracket. A support post may be mounted to a bottom of a cross member with an angle bracket. Two roller assemblies may be connected in series with an in-line connector bracket. A fourth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a plurality of roller axles and a pair of retention members. A fifth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus preferably includes a plurality of bracket support members, a plurality of pivot roller brackets, and a pair of lengthwise rail members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Publication number: 20030075095
    Abstract: A third embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a pair of roller assemblies, a pair of cross members and a set of four retention brackets. A first embodiment of the retention bracket is a surface pivot bracket. A second embodiment of the retention bracket is a pivot support bracket. A third embodiment of the retention bracket is a cross bracket. A support post may be mounted to a bottom of a cross member with an angle bracket. Two roller assemblies may be connected in series with an in-line connector bracket. A fourth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus includes a plurality of roller axles and a pair of retention members. A fifth embodiment of the boat landing apparatus preferably includes a plurality of bracket support members, a plurality of pivot roller brackets, and a pair of lengthwise rail members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Patent number: 6490987
    Abstract: A boat landing apparatus with elevation device includes a boat landing apparatus and at least one elevation device. The at least one elevation device may be attached to either or both ends of the boat landing apparatus. Each elevation device includes a drive shaft, a pair of elevating arms, a pair of elevating rollers, and a drive assembly. The drive shaft is pivotally retained by a pair of roller assemblies. The pair of elevating rollers are pivotally retained by one end of each elevating arm and the other end of each elevating arm is rigidly attached to the drive shaft. The drive assembly is used to rotate the drive shaft such that thereof rotates the elevating roller into an elevated orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Publication number: 20020178986
    Abstract: A boat landing apparatus with elevation device includes a boat landing apparatus and at least one elevation device. The at least one elevation device may be attached to either or both ends of the boat landing apparatus. Each elevation device includes a drive shaft, a pair of elevating arms, a pair of elevating rollers, and a drive assembly. The drive shaft is pivotally retained by a pair of roller assemblies. The pair of elevating rollers are pivotally retained by one end of each elevating arm and the other end of each elevating arm is rigidly attached to the drive shaft. The drive assembly is used to rotate the drive shaft such that thereof rotates the elevating roller into an elevated orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Patent number: 6327990
    Abstract: A boat landing apparatus includes a pair of roller assemblies, at least two cross members, at least four support brackets, at least four support posts, and at least four support spacers. Each roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers pivotally retained in a roller frame. One end of each roller assembly is mounted to one of the cross members and the other end of each roller assembly is mounted to the other cross member. A wedge spacer may be inserted between a bottom of the roller frame and a top of the cross member bracket. The wedge spacer enables the roller assembly to have an inward tilt. A single support bracket is secured to each end of each cross member. A single support post is secured to a bottom of each support bracket. A single support spacer is attached to each support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase
  • Patent number: 6263820
    Abstract: A boat landing apparatus includes a pair of roller assemblies, a pair of cross members, four cross member brackets, and at least two retention stakes. Each roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers pivotally retained in a roller frame. Each cross member bracket is mounted to substantially each end of each roller assembly. A wedge spacer may be mounted between a bottom of the roller frame and the cross member bracket. The wedge spacer enables the roller assembly to have an inward tilt. An opening is formed through substantially a center of the bracket and the roller frame. Each cross member bracket is sized to slidably receive the cross section of the cross member. Each cross member has a plurality of openings formed along a length thereof. The width of the boat landing apparatus may be adjusted by aligning the opening in the roller frame with one of the openings in the cross member. A single stake is then inserted through the openings in the roller assembly and cross bracket into the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventors: Philip A. Crifase, Joy P. Crifase