Patents by Inventor Mark Patrick Scruggs

Mark Patrick Scruggs 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).

  • Cargo accessory matching system
    Patent number: 9656610
    Abstract: A cargo accessory system is shown and described. The cargo accessory system may include a hitch mounting member, and a cargo accessory carrier attached to the hitch mounting member, where the cargo accessory carrier is configured to carry cargo. The cargo accessory system may also include a visual indicator incorporated with the cargo accessory carrier. The visual indicator may include a compatibility indicator identifying at least one hitch receiver to which the hitch member is capable of attaching, and a weight capacity identifying a load capacity of the cargo accessory carrier when the hitch mounting member is attached to the at least one hitch receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Paul Charles Caruso, Jacob S. Belinky, Mark Patrick Scruggs
  • CARGO ACCESSORY MATCHING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140263512
    Abstract: A cargo accessory system is shown and described. The cargo accessory system may include a hitch mounting member, and a cargo accessory carrier attached to the hitch mounting member, where the cargo accessory carrier is configured to carry cargo. The cargo accessory system may also include a visual indicator incorporated with the cargo accessory carrier. The visual indicator may include a compatibility indicator identifying at least one hitch receiver to which the hitch member is capable of attaching, and a weight capacity identifying a load capacity of the cargo accessory carrier when the hitch mounting member is attached to the at least one hitch receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Paul Charles Caruso, Jacob S. Belinky, Mark Patrick Scruggs
  • Step bar cradle and trim channel
    Patent number: 6533302
    Abstract: A step bar cradle and trim channel member. The member includes a curved main body portion connected to a cradle attachment portion. The two portions are attached by a hinge mechanism, such as a living hinge, in order to allow the member to be used in a wide range of mounting systems. The member is positioned between the step bar member and mounting bracket and used to help stabilize the step bar member and also cover the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Draw-Tite, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Patrick Scruggs, Neal S. Weipert
  • STEP BAR CRADLE AND TRIM CHANNEL
    Publication number: 20030034626
    Abstract: A step bar cradle and trim channel member. The member includes a curved main body portion connected to a cradle attachment portion. The two portions are attached by a hinge mechanism, such as a living hinge, in order to allow the member to be used in a wide range of mounting systems. The member is positioned between the step bar member and mounting bracket and used to help stabilize the step bar member and also cover the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Patrick Scruggs, Neal S. Weipert