Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Lowder

Stephen W. Lowder 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).

  • Boat shade system
    Patent number: 11104403
    Abstract: An adjustable shade system for adding a shade to a boat includes a pair of adjustable shade supports, each of the pair of adjustable shade supports having a base configured to be securely installed in the gimbal connection of a rod holder, the base comprising a groove configured to connect to the gimbal connection of the rod holder and an outer diameter that is configured to fit tightly within a conventional rod holder. A rod extends from the base, and an adjuster having a connector is adjustably connected to the rod to allow vertical adjustment along a length of rod. A shade is connectable to the connectors of the pair of adjustable shade supports and also connectable to a structure of the boat or one or more additional adjustable shade support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Atlantic Coast Canvas Company
    Inventors: Timothy Van Newhouse, Deborah Van Newhouse, Stephen W. Lowder
  • BOAT SHADE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200361568
    Abstract: An adjustable shade system for adding a shade to a boat includes a pair of adjustable shade supports, each of the pair of adjustable shade supports having a base configured to be securely installed in the gimbal connection of a rod holder, the base comprising a groove configured to connect to the gimbal connection of the rod holder and an outer diameter that is configured to fit tightly within a conventional rod holder. A rod extends from the base, and an adjuster having a connector is adjustably connected to the rod to allow vertical adjustment along a length of rod. A shade is connectable to the connectors of the pair of adjustable shade supports and also connectable to a structure of the boat or one or more additional adjustable shade support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Atlantic Coast Canvas Company
    Inventors: Timothy Van Newhouse, Deborah Van Newhouse, Stephen W. Lowder