Patents by Inventor Brett Stuart Herndon

Brett Stuart Herndon 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).

  • Publication number: 20160236727
    Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing device for a pickup which has a main top panel and two opposed side panels which is mounted to the cab of the pickup truck upon the aft facing, rearward surface of the truck cab that contains the rear window. The aerodynamic drag reducing device is mounted to the back of the truck cab along the upper edge and the two opposed side edges of the truck cab rear window perimeter. Installation of the aerodynamic drag reducing device effectively increases the fuel efficiency of the pickup truck by reducing the low air pressure region created behind the truck cab while the pickup truck is in motion through the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Brett Stuart Herndon
  • Patent number: 8408626
    Abstract: An aerodynamic stowable bed extender for pickup trucks meant to be mounted upon the lowered tailgate of the truck bed and utilized in conjunction with either an aerodynamic truck bed cap or tonneau cover. The aerodynamic bed extender is positioned in either a deployed configuration, upon the lowered tailgate, or a stowed configuration within the bed of the pickup truck. Deployed, the bed extender increases the fuel efficiency of the truck while also increasing usable cargo space within the truck bed. The aerodynamic bed extender comprises a cover and two side panels. The cover can be raised to an open position allowing access to the truck bed or detached from the side panels and stowed within the truck bed. The side panels can be repositioned from a deployed position to a stowed position within the bed of the pickup truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Brett Stuart Herndon
  • Patent number: 8182020
    Abstract: An transformable, aerodynamic cover assembly for pickup trucks which is user switchable between a closed aerodynamic configuration and a fully deployed truck cap configuration. The aerodynamic configuration reduces vehicle wind resistance and drag, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The cover assembly, constructed of rigid materials, comprises a fiberglass aerodynamic cover supporting flexible fabric widows supported by sleeve tubes, and a flexible rear hatch supported by a hanger. Internal stanchions can be deployed to elevate and support the aerodynamic cover in the elevated position. The aerodynamic cover assembly side walls and hatch provide a space for human habitation and increased cargo hauling capacity. The aerodynamic cover is detachable from the body of the assembly for hauling oversized cargo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Brett Stuart Herndon
  • Publication number: 20110204672
    Abstract: An transformable, aerodynamic cover assembly for pickup trucks which is user switchable between a closed aerodynamic configuration and a fully deployed truck cap configuration. The aerodynamic configuration reduces vehicle wind resistance and drag, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The cover assembly, constructed of rigid materials, comprises a fiberglass aerodynamic cover supporting flexible fabric widows supported by sleeve tubes, and a flexible rear hatch supported by a hanger. Internal stanchions can be deployed to elevate and support the aerodynamic cover in the elevated position. The aerodynamic cover assembly side walls and hatch provide a space for human habitation and increased cargo hauling capacity. The aerodynamic cover is detachable from the body of the assembly for hauling oversized cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Brett Stuart Herndon
  • Publication number: 20090102227
    Abstract: A transformable, aerodynamic cover assembly for pickup trucks which is user switchable between a closed aerodynamic configuration and a fully deployed truck cap configuration. The aerodynamic configuration reduces vehicle wind resistance and drag, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The cover assembly, constructed of rigid materials, comprises a fiberglass shell mounted within the truck bed supporting a rigid, fiberglass cover. Flexible fabric windows suspended from the cover are supported between sidewall hangers and pivoted sleeve tubes. A flexible rear hatch is supported by a transverse hanger. Internal stanchions pivoted to the cover underside foldably switch between deployed, cover-elevating positions an stowage positions. The cover sidewalls and hatch provide a space for human habitation and increased cargo hauling capacity. The cover is detachable from the body of the assembly for hauling oversized cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Brett Stuart Herndon