Patents by Inventor DeRay G. Steffensen

DeRay G. Steffensen 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).

  • Stowable shelf assembly
    Patent number: 6487979
    Abstract: A stowable shelf assembly for use in a vehicle. The shelf assembly has a shelf and a bracket. The shelf has a first flange and a brace member each extending outwardly from the shelf. The shelf is also movable between use and stowed positions. The bracket has a second flange and a support, each extending outwardly from the bracket. The first flange of the shelf is located between the second flange and the support. The first flange abuts the second flange, the shelf is carried by the support and the brace member is adjacent the bracket while the shelf is in the use position. Conversely, the first flange is spaced apart from the second flange, the shelf is spaced apart from the support and the brace member is spaced apart from the bracket while the shelf is in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Utilimaster
    Inventors: David L. Ash, John E. Knudtson, DeRay G. Steffensen, Gene A. Dylewski
  • Movable cargo tray apparatus
    Patent number: 6398283
    Abstract: A vehicle having a movable cargo tray apparatus for the floor of the vehicle is provided. The apparatus having a base, bearing, a pair of longitudinally extending mounting rails, and at least one stop. The stop selectively engages the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Utilimaster Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Knudtson, David L. Ash, DeRay G. Steffensen, Gene A. Dylewski, Nevin L. Martin, Jr.
  • Stowable shelf assembly
    Publication number: 20010035114
    Abstract: A stowable shelf assembly for use in a vehicle. The shelf assembly has a shelf and a bracket. The shelf has a first flange and a brace member each extending outwardly from the shelf. The shelf is also movable between use and stowed positions. The bracket has a second flange and a support, each extending outwardly from the bracket. The first flange of the shelf is located between the second flange and the support. The first flange abuts the second flange, the shelf is carried by the support and the brace member is adjacent the bracket while the shelf is in the use position. Conversely, the first flange is spaced apart from the second flange, the shelf is spaced apart from the support and the brace member is spaced apart from the bracket while the shelf is in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: David L. Ash, John E. Knudtson, DeRay G. Steffensen, Gene A. Dylewski