Patents by Inventor Ben K. Collins

Ben K. Collins 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 support for truck
    Patent number: 7494169
    Abstract: A cargo support apparatus for a truck bed includes a forward support assembly capable of being at least partially stowed within the front wall of the truck bed and a rear support assembly capable of being at least partially stowed within the tailgate. The forward and rear support assemblies include respective horizontal support members for supporting cargo above the truck bed. The forward and rear support assemblies may be capable of assuming stowed and deployed configurations independently of each other. The support assemblies can include telescoping members for elevating the horizontal support members. Raised stop members may be included to prevent cargo from sliding from the horizontal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Ben K. Collins
  • Cargo Support For Truck
    Publication number: 20070278810
    Abstract: A cargo support apparatus for a truck bed includes a forward support assembly capable of being at least partially stowed within the front wall of the truck bed and a rear support assembly capable of being at least partially stowed within the tailgate. The forward and rear support assemblies include respective horizontal support members for supporting cargo above the truck bed. The forward and rear support assemblies may be capable of assuming stowed and deployed configurations independently of each other. The support assemblies can include telescoping members for elevating the horizontal support members. Raised stop members may be included to prevent cargo from sliding from the horizontal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Ben K. Collins