Patents by Inventor Steven W. Jackson

Steven W. Jackson 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).

  • Adjustable connector for marine accessories
    Publication number: 20100212577
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: J&J MACHINE & TOOL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Jackson, Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, John R. Jackson
  • Adjustable connector for marine accessories
    Patent number: 7712714
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: J&J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Jackson, Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, John R. Jackson
  • Boat tower releasable member assembly
    Patent number: 6997131
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable member. The releasable member includes two members, one of which has at least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engaging a corresponding opening in the other member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: J & J Machine and Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, Scott A. Jackson, John R. Jackson
  • Boat tower hinge and footer assembly
    Patent number: 6854413
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, Scott A. Jackson, John R. Jackson
  • Boat tower hinge and footer assembly
    Publication number: 20040011276
    Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: J & J Machine & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, Scott A. Jackson, John R. Jackson