Abstract: A windshield system securable on a boat deck includes a bottom trim securable directly onto the boat deck, a top trim, and a vertical trim connected between the bottom trim and the top trim. A glass panel is secured to the bottom trim, the top trim and the vertical trim solely with an adhesive. The trim profiles significantly reduce processing and assembly work. The system is also intended to be fully bonded together without the use of mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes a door frame with a top trim member, a bottom sill, and side jambs connected between the top trim member and the bottom sill, and a primary sliding panel secured in the door frame. The top trim member includes a track configured to support a weight of the primary sliding panel and prevent the primary sliding panel from coming off the track. Other features include an interlock mechanism to limit relative movement using multiple sliding doors and a brake mechanism to secure the doors in position when the door handle is released. A drop window includes features to accommodate for manufacturing tolerances and box frame assemblies that are out of square.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes a door frame with a top trim member, a bottom sill, and side jambs connected between the top trim member and the bottom sill, and a primary sliding panel secured in the door frame. The top trim member includes a track configured to support a weight of the primary sliding panel and prevent the primary sliding panel from coming off the track. Other features include an interlock mechanism to limit relative movement using multiple sliding doors and a brake mechanism to secure the doors in position when the door handle is released. A drop window includes features to accommodate for manufacturing tolerances and box frame assemblies that are out of square.

Abstract: A windshield includes a framework with a bottom trim and a top trim, a windshield panel secured to the framework, and a speaker system secured to the framework adjacent the windshield panel between the bottom trim and the top trim. The windshield integrates speakers just above the deck and closer to passenger head level. The design provides a much more balanced listening experience in a visually pleasing package.

Abstract: An audio system in a marine vessel may be created or enhanced using existing parts of the marine vessel. One or more audio transducers may be secured directly to the windshield, and once connected with an audio input, the windshield acts as a transparent speaker.

Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield with a starboard side section, a port side section, and a center section between the starboard side section and the port side section. Transition areas of the windshield between the starboard side section and the center section and between the port side section and the center section, respectively, each include a transition radius. A bottom trim member is securable to a deck or frame with a profile including a starboard corner radius and a port corner radius. The bottom trim member supports the windshield and includes a pair of transition members disposed at the transition areas of the windshield. The transition members are configured to adapt the transition areas of the windshield to the deck profile.

Abstract: A bottom trim clamp assembly secures a windshield and bottom trim member with connecting structure to a boat surface. The bottom trim clamp assembly includes a base clamp securable to the boat surface and having at least one base tab cooperable with the connecting structure. A locking tab selectively securable to the base clamp is also cooperable with the connecting structure. The clamp assembly can be secured to the boat surface prior to shipping to facilitate full installation of the windshield after shipping.

Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield with a starboard side section, a port side section, and a center section between the starboard side section and the port side section. Transition areas of the windshield between the starboard side section and the center section and between the port side section and the center section, respectively, each include a transition radius. A bottom trim member is securable to a deck or frame with a profile including a starboard corner radius and a port corner radius. The bottom trim member supports the windshield and includes a pair of transition members disposed at the transition areas of the windshield. The transition members are configured to adapt the transition areas of the windshield to the deck profile.

Abstract: An audio system in a marine vessel may be created or enhanced using existing parts of the marine vessel. One or more audio transducers may be secured directly to the windshield, and once connected with an audio input, the windshield acts as a transparent speaker.

Abstract: A bottom trim clamp assembly secures a windshield and bottom trim member with connecting structure to a boat surface. The bottom trim clamp assembly includes a base clamp securable to the boat surface and having at least one base tab cooperable with the connecting structure. A locking tab selectively securable to the base clamp is also cooperable with the connecting structure. The clamp assembly can be secured to the boat surface prior to shipping to facilitate full installation of the windshield after shipping.

Abstract: A windshield includes a framework with a bottom trim and a top trim, a windshield panel secured to the framework, and a speaker system secured to the framework adjacent the windshield panel between the bottom trim and the top trim. The windshield integrates speakers just above the deck and closer to passenger head level. The design provides a much more balanced listening experience in a visually pleasing package.

Abstract: A fastener attachment includes a main panel, a fastener component secured on one side of the main panel, and a channel cooperable with the main panel and extending from an opposite side of the main panel. The fastener attachment may be attachable to a boat windshield and provides an easily securable fastener component so that a cover or the like can be secured over the windshield.

Abstract: An apparatus may, for example, include a first lever pivoting about a first axis. The apparatus may also include a second lever mounted with the first lever, pivoting about a second axis, and biased to a first position. The first lever can be configured to engage a braking system of a vehicle when the first lever is pivoted about the first axis and the second lever is in the first position. The second lever can be configured to be pivoted about the second axis to a second position. The first lever can be configured to disengage a reverse lockout system of the vehicle when the second lever is in the second position. The second lever can be configured to be pivoted about the second axis to a third position, which cases the first lever to engage a parking brake mechanism of the vehicle.

Abstract: An illuminated windshield system includes a trim member with a channel for receiving a windshield, and a windshield mounted in the channel and having an edge. A light source is interposed between the channel of the trim member and the edge of the windshield. The light source is disposed facing the edge of the windshield.

Abstract: A fastener attachment includes a main panel, a fastener component secured on one side of the main panel, and a channel cooperable with the main panel and extending from an opposite side of the main panel. The fastener attachment may be attachable to a boat windshield and provides an easily securable fastener component so that a cover or the like can be secured over the windshield.

Abstract: An illuminated windshield system includes a trim member with a channel for receiving a windshield, and a windshield mounted in the channel and having an edge. A light source is interposed between the channel of the trim member and the edge of the windshield. The light source is disposed facing the edge of the windshield.

Abstract: An apparatus may, for example, include a first lever pivoting about a first axis. The apparatus may also include a second lever mounted with the first lever, pivoting about a second axis, and biased to a first position. The first lever can be configured to engage a braking system of a vehicle when the first lever is pivoted about the first axis and the second lever is in the first position. The second lever can be configured to be pivoted about the second axis to a second position. The first lever can be configured to disengage a reverse lockout system of the vehicle when the second lever is in the second position. The second lever can be configured to be pivoted about the second axis to a third position, which cases the first lever to engage a parking brake mechanism of the vehicle.