Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Frederick

Dennis R. Frederick 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: 4600235
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for covering and uncovering an opening in the rear of an automobile wherein the apparatus comprises a tailgate pivotally mounted for rotation about a vertical axis and covering or uncovering the lower portion of the opening and a separate flexible member detachably secured to the rear of the automobile to cover or uncover the remaining portion of the opening so that the tailgate may be moved to uncover the lower portion of the opening without moving any portion of the separate flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: White Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Frederick, Ronald E. Setter