Patents by Inventor Barry Whiteford

Barry Whiteford 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: 9845117
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Whiteford
  • Publication number: 20160031493
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: BARRY WHITEFORD
  • Patent number: 9156392
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Barry Whiteford
  • Publication number: 20120217766
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Barry Whiteford
  • Patent number: 6648391
    Abstract: A truck bed extension device (10) for use with a truck (12) having a cargo bed structure, wherein the device (10) allows for carrying items which extend beyond or overhang the bed structure. The device (10) comprises a deck (24); a support structure (26); and a signaling system (28). The deck (24) is horizontally adjustable relative to the bed structure so as to allow for achieving a desired spacing therebetween. The deck (24) is also vertically offset when unloaded so as to be substantially flush when loaded. Because the device (10) or the load carried thereon may obstruct viewing of the truck's existing brake and turn signals, the signaling system (28) repeats these signals where they are more visible. A second embodiment of the device (110) provides a hitch structure (170) for coupling the truck with a trailer via the device (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventors: Barry Whiteford, Dana Williams
  • Publication number: 20030201657
    Abstract: A truck bed extension device (10) for use with a truck (12) having a cargo bed structure, wherein the device (10) allows for carrying items which extend beyond or overhang the bed structure. The device (10) comprises a deck (24); a support structure (26); and a signaling system (28). The deck (24) is horizontally adjustable relative to the bed structure so as to allow for achieving a desired spacing therebetween. The deck (24) is also vertically offset when unloaded so as to be substantially flush when loaded. Because the device (10) or the load carried thereon may obstruct viewing of the truck's existing brake and turn signals, the signaling system (28) repeats these signals where they are more visible. A second embodiment of the device (110) provides a hitch structure (170) for coupling the truck with a trailer via the device (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Barry Whiteford, Dane Williams
  • Patent number: D441340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventors: Barry Whiteford, Dana E. Williams