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These patents were filed by Jack De Young of Grand Haven, Michigan and assigned to Aqua Flair. This application was filed on August 20, 1957. Eventually the patent was assigned to [[Attwood|Attwood Brass Works]]. | These patents were filed by Jack De Young of Grand Haven, Michigan and assigned to Aqua Flair. This application was filed on August 20, 1957. Eventually the patent was assigned to [[Attwood|Attwood Brass Works]]. | ||
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| + | Even more confusing, [[Wilcox-Crittenden]] eventually advertises by 1961 a line of Aqua Flair deck hardware. | ||
'''1958 Information''' | '''1958 Information''' | ||
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File:Aquaflaira58001.jpg|1958 Aqua Flair Hardware Article | File:Aquaflaira58001.jpg|1958 Aqua Flair Hardware Article | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 5 December 2015
Additional History Needed. Please contact us to edit or contribute to this page.
Aqua Flair Marine Equipment Company
PO Box 434
Grand Rapids, Michigan
This company went so far as to register design patents for their styled chrome bow handles, cleats, and other deck fittings:
http://www.google.com/patents/USD183828
http://www.google.com/patents/USD184008
These patents were filed by Jack De Young of Grand Haven, Michigan and assigned to Aqua Flair. This application was filed on August 20, 1957. Eventually the patent was assigned to Attwood Brass Works.
Even more confusing, Wilcox-Crittenden eventually advertises by 1961 a line of Aqua Flair deck hardware.
1958 Information
1958 Aqua Flair Ad
1958 Aqua Flair Hardware Article
