Patents by Inventor Steven C. Outland

Steven C. Outland 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).

  • Fasteners, cover systems, and related methods
    Patent number: 8353253
    Abstract: Fasteners, cover systems, and related methods are provided. A fastener for fastening an item in place on an object can include a bottom member having a first cross-sectional shape and a top member having a second cross-sectional shape that is securable to the bottom member. The top member can be rotatable relative to the bottom member once the top member is secured to the bottom member. The fastener can also include a securement device for fastening the bottom member to an object. The fasteners can be part of a cover system that also includes a cover. The cover system can be used in conjunction with a window, such as a boat hatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Inventors: Steven C. Outland, James G. Outland
  • FASTENERS, COVER SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090307879
    Abstract: Fasteners, cover systems, and related methods are provided. A fastener for fastening an item in place on an object can include a bottom member having a first cross-sectional shape and a top member having a second cross-sectional shape that is securable to the bottom member. The top member can be rotatable relative to the bottom member once the top member is secured to the bottom member. The fastener can also include a securement device for fastening the bottom member to an object. The fasteners can be part of a cover system that also includes a cover. The cover system can be used in conjunction with a window, such as a boat hatch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Steven C. Outland, James G. Outland