Patents by Inventor Daniel K. Hastings

Daniel K. Hastings 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).

  • Patent number: 8388038
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has a frame with first and second side members spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the accessory. The first side member carries first and second apertures that are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the accessory and are both oriented in the lateral direction. The frame includes a plurality of cross members that extend in the lateral direction, and a first end that is attached to both the first and second side members. The first end at least partially defines a channel that extends in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Patent number: 8033586
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that is configured for attachment to a vehicle. The accessory includes a first end on a frame. The first end defines a front side wall that has a pair of ears and a first cut-out section. A tire is configured for being disposed within the first cut-out section so that a center portion of the front side wall is configured for engaging a crown of the tire. The ears are located vertically above the center portion of the front side wall when the tire engages the center portion of the front side wall. A second end is located at an end of the frame opposite from the first end and is configured differently from the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Publication number: 20100032932
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has a frame with first and second side members spaced from one another in a lateral direction of the accessory. The first side member carries first and second apertures that are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the accessory and are both oriented in the lateral direction. The frame includes a plurality of cross members that extend in the lateral direction, and a first end that is attached to both the first and second side members. The first end at least partially defines a channel that extends in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Publication number: 20090079209
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that is configured for attachment to a vehicle. The accessory includes a first end on a frame. The first end defines a front side wall that has a pair of ears and a first cut-out section. A tire is configured for being disposed within the first cut-out section so that a center portion of the front side wall is configured for engaging a crown of the tire. The ears are located vertically above the center portion of the front side wall when the tire engages the center portion of the front side wall. A second end is located at an end of the frame opposite from the first end and is configured differently from the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Patent number: 7469958
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided. The accessory includes a first a first member and second member that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. An end support is attached to both an end of the first member and to an end of the second member. The end support extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction. A cross member extends in the lateral direction and spans the distance between opposite sides of the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Publication number: 20080203741
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has first and second members that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. A cross member is longer in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. The first member, second member, and cross member are capable of being configured in a first orientation with respect to a vehicle so as to be positioned as a brush guard. Also, the first member, second member and third member are capable of being configured in a second orientation with respect to the vehicle so as to be positioned as a luggage rack. The first member, second member, and cross member are configured to allow the vehicle to traverse so as to contact the cross member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings
  • Publication number: 20080042453
    Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided. The accessory includes a first rectangular member that is longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral direction. A second rectangular member is present and is likewise longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral direction. An end support is attached to both an end of the first rectangular member and to an end of the second rectangular member. The end support extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction. A cross member is present and extends in the lateral direction. The cross member is attached to opposite sides of the first rectangular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel K. Hastings