Patents by Inventor Mark T. Sterwald

Mark T. Sterwald 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).

  • 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
  • Apparatus for applying coatings to planar and non-planar surfaces
    Patent number: 6272715
    Abstract: A replaceable coating applicating pad having, as the paint applicating medium, a velour fabric with a short nap is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pad includes a winged handle and a conforming pad which is suitable for large surfaces; in a second embodiment the pad is small with sharp corners for work in confined spaces; and in a third embodiment the pad is mounted on a sponge rubber-like handle for use on curved and other non-planar surfaces. A method of coating application is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Polzin, Kenneth L. Shehow, Mark T. Sterwald, William W. Barton
  • Apparatus and method for applying coatings to planar and non-planar surfaces
    Patent number: 5822823
    Abstract: A replaceable coating applicating pad having, as the paint applicating medium, a velour fabric with a short nap is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pad includes a winged handle and a conforming pad which is suitable for large surfaces; in a second embodiment the pad is small with sharp corners for work in confined spaces; and in a third embodiment the pad is mounted on a sponge rubber-like handle for use on curved and other non-planar surfaces. A method of coating application is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Polzin, Kenneth L. Shehow, Mark T. Sterwald, William W. Barton
  • Stain and varnish applicator
    Patent number: D394958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Polzin, Kenneth L. Shehow, Mark T. Sterwald, William W. Barton