Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8122842 | Retractable boat roof A retractable roof assembly for a boat is provided which can be moved from a deployed position above the deck of the boat to a retracted position closer to the deck of the boat. Pivoting struts support the roof and are caused to move by a motor or pair of motors. Ro... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8056495 | Pontoon bimini extender and rail clamping mechanism A bimini extender fits overlappingly onto and extends forward of a pontoon's primary bimini for extended shade. The bimini extender includes a flexible cover that is at least about one-third of the deck surface area of the pontoon boat, a framework configured for at... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8028640 | Compositions and methods for sealing The present invention relates to compositions and methods for creating insulating seals for use in a variety of applications, and to seals created by such compositions and methods. In particular, the present invention provides novel compositions and methods for crea... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8001919 | Enclosure incorporating adjustable releasable fastener An enclosure is removably securable to a support member including a first part of a releasable fastener. The enclosure includes a panel of material sized to enclose the support member. A flexible flap is affixed to the panel, and a second part of the releasable fast... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7987807 | Boat cover suspension device The present invention provides a device for suspending a boat cover from a vertical projection attached to a boat, such that the boat cover is maintained under tension to prevent the formation of pools of water on the cover. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984686 | Canopy for kayak and canoe A canopy for a small watercraft, such as kayak or canoe. The canopy has a generally rectangular planar frame supported overhead of an individual occupant of the watercraft by a forward leg assembly and an aft leg assembly. The frame is provided with a cover designed... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7958839 | Convertible top for yacht A retractable convertible top for a pleasure craft, including a canvas type fabric and stowable linkage mechanism, is described. This convertible top may be fully deployed and retracted automatically to provide a quick and efficient means of providing shelter for th... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7954443 | Boat windshield with vent structure A boat windshield is described including a transparent pane. A rail is disposed adjacent and secured to one of either the bottom or the top edge of the transparent pane. An opening is defined through the rail. An air intake housing is secured to the front surface of... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950342 | Automated bimini top device An automated bimini top device comprises a foldable frame assembly adapted to carry a flexible canvas material thereon and powered to move the canvas selectively between a retracted position and an extended position. The frame assembly includes a rear bow member sup... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7921797 | Bimini top A retractable bimini top movable between stowed and deployed orientations includes a frame including a first bow and a second bow movable relative to the first bow. The retractable bimini top further includes a cover positioned over at least a portion of each of the... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921796 | Collapsible arch bar A collapsible arch bar for a water craft includes a pair of side arms pivotally attached to the gunnels on the water craft. A cover member is pivotally attached to the upper ends of the side arms allowing the arch bar to be collapsed rearwardly if the craft is appro... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7895964 | Retractable boat top with arched canopy A retractable boat top device is disclosed having an arched canopy assembly operatively deployed in mounted attachment upon a conventional radar arch or like elevated structure on the deck of a boat. The arched canopy assembly includes a stationery roof section form... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7845304 | Removable boat windshield A removable boat windshield is provided that includes a transparent pane with a top end and a bottom end. At least one male portion is attached to the pane. At least one female portion is attachable to a deck of a boat. The at least one female portion defines a rece... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7832349 | Hydrofoil blade guard A foil guard for sporting devices having hydrofoils covers the exposed edges of the foils and thereby prevents damage to persons or property from accidental contact with the foils. The guard may include cords or elastics to secure the guard to the foils, and may flo... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7806069 | System for attaching a flexible cover and an edge clip for the same A system for securing a flexible cover to a boat is described. The system includes a flexible cover defining a peripheral edge and a flexible member attached to the flexible cover adjacent to the peripheral edge. An edge clip is adjustably disposed on the flexible m... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7784421 | Boat booty system A boat booty has a closed bottom and an open top for the removable receipt of a boat hull. A rope encompasses the boat booty. Retaining strips secure the rope in operating position adjacent to the open top. A coupling assembly includes a plurality of lines. Each lin... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7784420 | Cover system for a boat A cover system for a boat that can be articulated between a lowered covering position, to provide some level of protection to the interior of the boat when the boat is not in use, and one or more other positions. The one or more other positions may include, for exam... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7726254 | Window regulator of awning for cruiser In an awning for a cruiser, the awning including a roof frame longitudinally curved and arranged to be inclined down ahead above an open cabin; a roof cover provided to be put on the roof frame; a transparent window panel that is provided to be inclined to be contin... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7685960 | Movable shade assembly for watercraft A shade assembly for a watercraft comprising at least one attachment device and a cover assembly. The attachment device includes at least one mounting assembly structured to be connected to any one of a plurality of predetermined portions of the watercraft. The cove... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7677193 | Cloth cover for hatch lid of boat A cover for a hatch lid or similar structure of a boat provides a secure, custom fit but is easily replaceable and maintainable. The cover includes a sheet of material having a periphery sized approximately to fit over a hatch lid of a boat and a securing feature in... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7669542 | Convertible top for yacht A retractable convertible top for a pleasure craft, including a canvas type fabric and stowable linkage mechanism, is described. This convertible top may be fully deployed and retracted automatically to provide a quick and efficient means of providing shelter for th... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7654216 | Boat roof, and boat having same A boat roof on a boat deck is provided, including a roof element. The roof element can be raised via a pivoting mechanism with a lifting unit, by pivoting about a pivoting axis in order to produce an opening gap between the roof element and the remaining deck area. ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7647879 | Boat cover support pole A support assembly for a boat cover includes a first support member having a first end disposed adjacent to the boat cover and a second end having an opening, a second support member having a first end telescopically received within the opening, and a biasing elemen... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7640882 | Boat cover attachment guide and boat cover An apparatus for attaching a boat cover to a boat is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated member defining a first leg and a second leg. A plurality of notches are defined in the first leg of the elongated member. A flexible cover is affixed to the second l... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7591231 | Flush glazed bottom trim A multi-piece bottom trim member secures a curved sheet element such as a boat windshield on a surface such as a boat hull. The trim member includes a base member securable to the surface and including a supporting leg, and an upper member including a base member re... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7571691 | Retractable bimini top device A retractable bimini top device is disclosed for automated operation and mounted attachment to an existing rooftop member set over the deck of a boat. The inventive device includes a U-shaped support frame having respective side legs adapted to travel longitudinally... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7565878 | Integrated screw cover/seal bottom trim A bottom trim member attaches a curved sheet to a surface. The bottom trim member includes a connecting part having a sheet receiving component that is configured to receive a bottom portion of the curved sheet, and a connecting leg extending in a downward direction... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7555994 | Pontoon boat cover system without ridge or guy poles A pontoon boat's cover system has includes a rib-cage structure to support a fabric cover formed by hollow poles flexed into low arches and anchored into opposite brackets on the left and right top (hand or side) rails of the pontoon boat. Each bracket has a zig-zag... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7536971 | Lowerable water sport tow attachment A water craft includes a tow tower including a tower loop raised and lowered by two linear actuators. The tower loop is firmly supported in the raised position by the linear actuators to provide a proper attachment for towing enthusiasts, and is lowered to allow the... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7533627 | Boat hull with protective surface A boat hull shield is disclosed including a hull perimeter bracket adapted to attach to a boat hull, the bracket extending along a port and a starboard chine of the boat hull. The hull shield further includes a convex panel, with a low-friction hard surface, for cov... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7527014 | Self-adjusting watercraft canopy A self-adjusting watercraft canopy/cover assembly having a protective cover and a floating watercraft lift. The lift includes a watercraft lifting support and a float attached to the watercraft lifting support for supporting the watercraft lifting support on a body ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7520240 | Cover system for a boat A boat cover system that can provide some level of protection to the interior of the boat when the boat is not in use, and can also provide some level of protection to the occupants of the boat when the boat is in use. The cover system may include a cover assembly t... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7506604 | Apparatus including vehicle, console and molded canopy An apparatus including: a vehicle; a console attached to the vehicle; and an integrally formed, internally supported, molded canopy attached to the vehicle. In various embodiments, the apparatus further includes a frame attached to the vehicle for supporting the can... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7506605 | Boat window system A cabin enclosure of a boat which is substantially water proof is provided. The cabin enclosure comprises a top, frame with joists attached to joist covers, plurality of windows, flashing and track which are layered upon each other to cascade water down the top, ont... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7503275 | System for attaching a flexible enclosure to a boat windshield frame An attachment system for attaching a flexible enclosure to a boat windshield frame includes a frame trim piece with a longitudinally and transversely extending groove retaining a resilient insert. The insert has a pair of legs extending from one end of a shank and t... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7497184 | Load relief mechanism for fishing boat tower An application for a boat tower load relief system includes a boat tower support post connected to a receptacle for the boat tower support post by a hinge. The boat tower load relief system includes a torsion spring with a first end, a first winding, a central bend,... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7490574 | Convertible boat top A convertible boat top provides a covered area to protect the occupants from environmental concerns such as sun, rain, etc. The convertible top is easily deployed and can be unobtrusively tucked away into a storage area. The top can be provided as original equipment... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7484472 | Retractable pontoon boat cover A cover system for a pontoon boat having an expanding frame. The cover system includes framework for receiving a flexible material thereon. The framework has a plurality of U shaped supports that have the ability to traverse on a track apparatus for the purpose of q... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481177 | Air scoop device Disclosed is an air scoop device for installation on a windshield header member of an open top vehicle, for example, convertible cars, water boats, water crafts and the like. The air scoop device has a scoop body configuring a hollow interior space capable of receiv... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7472666 | Support frame for tarpaulin used for sheltering boats and other objects A Support frame for tarpaulin for use over boats in storage uses easy to assemble tube elements that are easily attached together without the use of tools in order to create a structure that allows for the laying of a tarpaulin. ... | 01/06/2009 |
