Patents by Inventor Karen Sue Raber

Karen Sue Raber 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).

  • Deck in a drawer
    Patent number: 8622459
    Abstract: A sliding retractable deck assembly is provided for use with recreational-type vehicles. The deck is adapted for use adjacent to and below the vehicle side door and is retractable by sliding back into place under the vehicle so as to be totally out of view and allow total use of vehicle door and all other components of said vehicle. A plurality of individually-adjustable ground-engaging leg members providing at least nine points of support for the deck thus allowing placement of the deck on uneven or sloping ground, while avoiding undue stressing of either the deck assembly or structural components of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Craig Earl Raber, Karen Sue Raber
  • Deck in a drawer
    Publication number: 20120153667
    Abstract: A sliding retractable deck assembly is provided for use with recreational-type vehicles. The deck is adapted for use adjacent to and below the vehicle side door and is retractable by sliding back into place under the vehicle so as to be totally out of view and allow total use of vehicle door and all other components of said vehicle. A plurality of individually-adjustable ground-engaging leg members providing at least nine points of support for the deck thus allowing placement of the deck on uneven or sloping ground, while avoiding undue stressing of either the deck assembly or structural components of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Earl Raber, Karen Sue Raber