Patents by Inventor Thomas Michael Addy

Thomas Michael Addy 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: 6695556
    Abstract: A multi-purpose rear door tie down kit providing a plurality of components for securing elongated objects to the rear tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear hatch of a sport utility vehicle. The device in its simplest form features an elongated flexible cushioning member that attaches to the rear tailgate or cargo door. In other preferred embodiments it features a plurality of attachable components configured for removable attachment to the cushioning member which provide securement of articles being transported as well as storage of tools and components. The in a kit form to allow attachment of one or a combination of components configured for releasable attachment to the cushioning member component. The device can be easily stored behind the seat to be mounted onto the tailgate or rear door in seconds when an article needs to be secured. A variety of articles may be secured such as wood, surf boards, skis, ladders and bicycles just to name a few.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Addy
  • Publication number: 20030129038
    Abstract: A multi-purpose rear door tie down kit providing a plurality of components for securing elongated objects to the rear tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear hatch of a sport utility vehicle. The device in its simplest form features an elongated flexible cushioning member that attaches to the rear tailgate or cargo door. In other preferred embodiments it features a plurality of attachable components configured for removable attachment to the cushioning member which provide securement of articles being transported as well as storage of tools and components. The in a kit form to allow attachment of one or a combination of components configured for releasable attachment to the cushioning member component. The device can be easily stored behind the seat to be mounted onto the tailgate or rear door in seconds when an article needs to be secured. A variety of articles may be secured such as surf boards, skis, ladders and bicycles just to name a few.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Addy