Patents by Inventor Blackford Brauer

Blackford Brauer 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).

  • System and method of vehicle upfit
    Publication number: 20060106634
    Abstract: A vehicle upfit configurator tool is made available to customers purchasing one or more of a vehicle upfit and an upfitted vehicle. Also, human assistance relating to use of the configurator tool is made available to the customers. Further, one or more of vehicles, vehicle upfitting components, and vehicle upfitting services are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Knaack Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Blackford Brauer, Charles Peters
  • Headache rack for pickup trucks
    Patent number: 6983968
    Abstract: The headache rack for pickup trucks that supports and secures loads being transported while protecting the rear window from damage and the passengers seated in the cab from harm. The headache rack is adjustable in height in order to accommodate pickup trucks having varying cab heights. Further, the headache rack is provided with internal wiring pathways to safely run wiring from any lights mounted on the uppermost surface of the rack to the pickup truck's electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Knaack Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Blackford Brauer, Atul Saigal, Tony O'Dierno, Wes McReynolds
  • HEADACHE RACK FOR PICKUP TRUCKS
    Publication number: 20050093320
    Abstract: The headache rack for pickup trucks that supports and secures loads being transported while protecting the rear window from damage and the passengers seated in the cab from harm. The headache rack is adjustable in height in order to accommodate pickup trucks having varying cab heights. Further, the headache rack is provided with internal wiring pathways to safely run wiring from any lights mounted on the uppermost surface of the rack to the pickup truck's electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Blackford Brauer, Atul Saigal, Tony O'Dierno, Wes McReynolds