Patents by Inventor Rodney L. Bridges

Rodney L. Bridges 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: 6983977
    Abstract: A cab fairing is provided according to the present invention. The cab fairing includes a left rail, a right rail, a cross bar, a left side sail, and a right side sail. The left rail is provided for attachment to a left pickup truck bed sidewall, and the left rail includes a first slot for attachment to a left pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The right rail is provided for attachment to a right pickup truck bed sidewall, and the right rail includes a first slot for attachment to a right pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The cross bar has a left end and a right end, and is constructed for extension across at least a portion of a pickup truck cab. The left side sail has a first end and a second end. The left side sail first end is constructed for attachment to the second slot of the left rail, and the left side sail second end is constructed for attachment to the left end of the cross bar. The right side sail has a first end and a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant, Keri Margaret Stoklas, Rodney L. Bridges, Robert A Iverson
  • Patent number: 6883848
    Abstract: A pickup truck bed frame is described that includes a frame member, a left support structure, and a right support structure. The frame member includes a frame member left end constructed for attachment to a pickup truck bed left sidewall, a frame member right end constructed for attachment to a pickup truck bed right sidewall, and a central member constructed to extend across a pickup truck cab from the frame member left end to the frame member right end. The left support structure includes a left support arm having a left support arm first end constructed for attachment to the frame member, and a left support arm second end constructed for attachment to a pickup truck left sidewall. The right support structure includes a right support arm having a right support arm first end constructed for attachment to the frame member, and a right support arm second end constructed for attachment to a pickup truck bed right sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Iverson, Rodney L. Bridges
  • Patent number: 5875582
    Abstract: A self-propelled fishing lure which includes a head to which a watertight housing is secured. A propulsion mechanism is located within the housing and is driven by a battery source. Secured over the housing is a resilient body, a portion of which defines a passageway that permits the introduction of water to and the expulsion of water from the propulsion mechanism. At least a portion of the body is provided in a first orientation relative to the head and that portion is movable from the first orientation into a second orientation upon actuation of the propulsion mechanism and the expulsion of water out through the passageway. As a result of the expulsion of water and the movement of the body portion into the second orientation, the lure is propelled through the water under its own power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Megabyte Leisure International Inc.
    Inventors: George Ratzlaff, Rodney L. Bridges, William R. Spencer, Jr., Wayne G. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5413066
    Abstract: A light weight and portable pond boat. The boat includes a frame designed to be flexible and readily disassembled. The frame is supported on a pair of inflatable pontoons and can be positioned along their length, without requiring deflation, to adjust the trim of the boat. A propulsion mechanism is removably mounted to the frame and includes a set of pedals which drive a propeller. The angle at which the propulsion mechanism is carried by the frame is also adjustable to vary the boat's draw requirements. The propulsion mechanism includes a mechanism that enables it to "kick-up" when a submerged object is contacted, lessening damage to the propeller. A steering mechanism and an adjustable seat are also removably mounted to the frame. With all of its components being detachable, capable of being disassembled or deflated, the boat can be packed within a motor vehicle enhancing transportation and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Wotter Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Spencer, Jr., Rodney L. Bridges
  • Patent number: D351392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney L. Bridges