Patents by Inventor Philip C. Hollowell

Philip C. Hollowell 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).

  • Publication number: 20240017600
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has moveable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The moveable panels deflect in response to contact. The moveable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 11820214
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has moveable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The moveable panels deflect in response to contact. The moveable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Publication number: 20230182552
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing a vehicle sun and rain shield that converts to a pop-up sheltered compartment. The apparatus semi-permanently attaches to the roof of any vehicle. The device is easy to install and does not interfere with the parking and storage profile of the vehicle. The device is sized to fit within the perimeter of any vehicle roof when deployed. The device is easily opened and closed to provide added sun and rain protection. The device has movable panels that extend beyond the vehicle roof to provide sun and rain protection. The movable panels deflect in response to contact. The movable panels also lock in a position perpendicular with the plane of the roof to provide the pop-up sheltered compartment. The sheltered compartment is useful for storing items or providing temporary shelter for users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly J. Hollowell, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 11584208
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Publication number: 20210178876
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10953734
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Publication number: 20200101825
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile (i.e. are sized to fit within the perimeter of any standard golf cart roof when in the closed position) of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10525805
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Publication number: 20190225061
    Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The device is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, JR., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Publication number: 20190225062
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the rain and sun protection of a golf cart roof using a rain and sun shield device. The rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart is semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, JR., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10343504
    Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10160298
    Abstract: A rain and sun shield for a covered golf cart semi-permanently attached to the roof of a golf cart. The idevice is easy to install; will retrofit to any standard golf cart roof; does not interfere with the parking and storing profile of a fleet of golf carts. The device is easily opened and closed to provide the golf cart user with added sun and rain protection when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10093161
    Abstract: A portable, light weight sun and rain shield for golfers that fits in the umbrella pocket of a golf bag and is positioned on top of a golf cart which when opened extends beyond the width of the golf cart roof to protect the golfer from sun and rain. A nylon or fabric cover provides a shield extending from approximately 2 to 10 feet on each side of the golf cart's roof. A device that is easily opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SWIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Seitz, Jr., Michael E. Walker, Philip C. Hollowell