Patents by Inventor Craig Wieland

Craig Wieland 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: 9783129
    Abstract: A plurality of example automotive storage containers are disclosed. A first example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, each of the front panel and the top panel connected with and independently movable with respect to the automotive storage container. Each of the front panel and top panel can move into an open and close position independent of the rest of the automotive storage container. A second example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, the front panel movably connected to a base of the automotive storage container, wherein when the front panel is positioned in an open position, an interior of the automotive storage container is exposed, and wherein the front panel is movable in the open position to slide into a second position under the base of the automotive storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20170120963
    Abstract: Example movement apparatus to position a storage container with respect to a vehicle surface are disclosed. An example movement apparatus to guide a storage container in a vehicle cargo area includes a base portion secured to the vehicle cargo area, the base portion extending along at least a portion of a length of the vehicle cargo area, the base portion configured to facilitate movement of the storage container along the base portion. The example movement apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism to receive and hold the storage container with respect to the base portion, the attachment mechanism to hold the storage container and allow the storage container to move with respect to the base portion via the attachment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20150353027
    Abstract: A plurality of example automotive storage containers are disclosed. A first example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, each of the front panel and the top panel connected with and independently movable with respect to the automotive storage container. Each of the front panel and top panel can move into an open and close position independent of the rest of the automotive storage container. A second example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, the front panel movably connected to a base of the automotive storage container, wherein when the front panel is positioned in an open position, an interior of the automotive storage container is exposed, and wherein the front panel is movable in the open position to slide into a second position under the base of the automotive storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 9193307
    Abstract: An example automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels including at least a top panel, front panel, back panel, and two side panels arranged with respect to the base panel. The plurality of panels interconnect to form an enclosed storage area when all of the plurality of panels are in a closed position. The back panel and two side panels are affixed with respect to the base panel. Each of the top and front panels is separately movable into both an open position and a closed position. The top panel is pivotable with respect to the back panel to move between the open position and the closed position. The front panel is movable to slide under the base of the container to arrange the front panel in the open position. The example container includes a control device is to grab and constrain movement of the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 9132785
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a vehicle includes a set of panels, a connection system, and a support system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a vehicle. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The support system is attached to a front panel to provide support when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, wherein the front panel is movable to slide under a base of the collapsible storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 9132786
    Abstract: An example collapsible automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels arranged with respect to a base. The plurality of panels are interconnected to form an enclosed storage area when erected. The plurality of panels are movable into both a collapsed position and an erected position. The plurality of panels include at least a top panel, a front panel, a back panel, and two side panels, the front panel movable to slide under the base of the container. The example includes a control device to grab and constrain the front panel in position to 1) swing vertically into an erected position against the side panels and base and to 2) keep the front panel from being pulled beyond a front edge of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 8960756
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a bedliner is configured to cover at least a floor of a bed of a truck and receive a collapsible storage container. The collapsible storage container is configured to move into and out of a collapsed position. The collapsible storage container may include a connection device that is configured to connect the collapsible storage container to the bedliner of a bed of a pickup truck. The collapsible storage container includes an enclosed area, which is accessible, when the collapsible storage container is out of the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20140346205
    Abstract: An example automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels including at least a top panel, front panel, back panel, and two side panels arranged with respect to the base panel. The plurality of panels interconnect to form an enclosed storage area when all of the plurality of panels are in a closed position. The back panel and two side panels are affixed with respect to the base panel. Each of the top and front panels is separately movable into both an open position and a closed position. The top panel is pivotable with respect to the back panel to move between the open position and the closed position. The front panel is movable to slide under the base of the container to arrange the front panel in the open position. The example container includes a control device is to grab and constrain movement of the front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20140326764
    Abstract: An example collapsible automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels arranged with respect to a base. The plurality of panels are interconnected to form an enclosed storage area when erected. The plurality of panels are movable into both a collapsed position and an erected position. The plurality of panels include at least a top panel, a front panel, a back panel, and two side panels, the front panel movable to slide under the base of the container. The example includes a control device to grab and constrain the front panel in position to 1) swing vertically into an erected position against the side panels and base and to 2) keep the front panel from being pulled beyond a front edge of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20140175137
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a vehicle includes a set of panels, a connection system, and a support system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a vehicle. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The support system is attached to a front panel to provide support when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, wherein the front panel is movable to slide under a base of the collapsible storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 8702059
    Abstract: An elevated platform is provided. The elevated platform includes a platform, a central support structure, and an inflatable bladder structure. The inflatable bladder structure is coupled to and partially encases the central support structure. The inflatable bladder structure is also coupled to the platform so that the platform is moved in a first direction as the inflatable bladder structure is inflated and the platform is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction as the inflatable bladder structure is deflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: 8701950
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20120261451
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Publication number: 20120261452
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D722009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D755706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D755707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D755708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D765014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland
  • Patent number: D818420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Roach, Craig Wieland