Patents by Inventor Craig A. Vandagriff

Craig A. Vandagriff 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: 5445427
    Abstract: A sun visor attachment adapted to be secured to a preexisting sun visor is disclosed. A main body portion of the attachment having laterally and vertically extendable panels is secured to the preexisting sun visor. A wing body portion is connected by a multi-axis pivot to the main body portion and is swung away from a closed position adjacent the main portion to an open position, including discrete rotations from the vertical. The wing body portion also has vertically and laterally extendable panels and, in addition, has a support assembly for maintaining the wing body portion in its open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Inventor: Craig A. Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 5156434
    Abstract: An adjustable sun visor for a vehicle has a main body portion with a first panel movable laterally away from a first compartment in the main body portion. A second panel is movable downwardly and linearly out of a second compartment in the main body portion below the first compartment. A third panel is movable into a third compartment in the main body portion nesting therein and also rotatable in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: Craig Vandagriff
  • Patent number: 5104017
    Abstract: A ski caddy comprising a combined carry case for skis and a bag for the case. The case is elongated and flexible with an elastic midportion and a pocket at one end for receiving the curved tips of the skis and a pocket at the other end for receiving the rear end of the skis. The elastic midportion accommodates the case to the length of the skis. Straps are provided for carrying the caddy and the pocket for receiving the curved tips of the skis is integral with a bag into which the case can be inserted for carrying when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Inventor: Craig Vandagriff