Patents by Inventor Elmer L. Brumenshenkel

Elmer L. Brumenshenkel 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: 4944550
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly enabling the selective covering of an area such as the bed of a pickup truck of the like. The assembly includes a plurality of extendable and collapsible cover sections interconnected by an actuating system. The actuating system enables the rear cover section of the assembly to be pivoted to a collapsed or extended position by a pivoting structure having unique cam and leverage characteristics. The entire assembly can be selectively power operated or locked into position using a clutch mechanism associated with the actuation system. The enclosure assembly affords simple and effective operation to provide for the convenient use of the truck bed or similar area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Versa Cap, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Drown, Richard O. Runge, Elmer L. Brumenshenkel