Patents by Inventor Ben F. Conkey

Ben F. Conkey 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).

  • Lighted tie down anchor and method for using same
    Patent number: 6935820
    Abstract: A lighted anchor for a vehicle is adapted to be attached to the rear end of a side wall of the carrying bed of the vehicle. The anchor includes wires leading from an anchor light in the anchor member. The wires can be connected to the tail light of the vehicle so that the anchor light is on when the tail light is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy, Ben F. Conkey
  • Method and apparatus for displaying logos on grille insert
    Patent number: 6854545
    Abstract: A grille insert is provided for attaching in superimposed relationship over a vehicle grille. The grille insert includes a grille blank in the form of a sheet member having an outer perimeter. A plurality of decorative openings extend through the grille blank and a first flat surface and a second flat surface are provided on the grille blank. A first label is attached to the first flat surface and has a first logo and printed thereon and a second label is attached to the second flat surface and has a second logo imprinted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Lighted tie down anchor and method for using same
    Publication number: 20040175249
    Abstract: A lighted anchor for a vehicle is adapted to be attached to the rear end of a side wall of the carrying bed of the vehicle. The anchor includes wires leading from an anchor light in the anchor member. The wires can be connected to the tail light of the vehicle so that the anchor light is on when the tail light is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Jamie R. Bernardy, Ben F. Conkey
  • One piece crisscross grille insert
    Patent number: D531554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben F. Conkey, Verne S. Hecker
  • Four piece crisscross grille insert
    Patent number: D546248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben F. Conkey, Verne J. Hecker
  • Three step oval bar for vehicle
    Patent number: D494914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Two step oval bar for vehicle
    Patent number: D495646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • End stanchion for vehicular tubular side rail
    Patent number: D495654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey
  • Vehicle tubular side rail
    Patent number: D497589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Ben F. Conkey