Patents by Inventor Dwight Brooks

Dwight Brooks 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: 10569812
    Abstract: A swing and drop tailgate is configured to undergo two distinct motions, each with advantages depending on circumstances. The swing and drop tailgate can undergo a rotation motion about a hinge, as well as a swing down motion via a linkage. The swing down motion allows closer access to the bed, and extends less far from the rear of the vehicle as compared to the drop motion. The motions may be manually controlled, or actuator controlled. One or more latches may constrain motion, or prevent, of the tailgate. A tailgate assembly may include a post assembly and a tailgate, that may move together as a rigid body when dropping, or move relative to one another when swinging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Sheetanshu Tyagi, Dwight Brooks, Brian Gase, William Kirk Robinson, Larry Parker
  • Publication number: 20190375467
    Abstract: A swing and drop tailgate is configured to undergo two distinct motions, each with advantages depending on circumstances. The swing and drop tailgate can undergo a rotation motion about a hinge, as well as a swing down motion via a linkage. The swing down motion allows closer access to the bed, and extends less far from the rear of the vehicle as compared to the drop motion. The motions may be manually controlled, or actuator controlled. One or more latches may constrain motion, or prevent, of the tailgate. A tailgate assembly may include a post assembly and a tailgate, that may move together as a rigid body when dropping, or move relative to one another when swinging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Sheetanshu Tyagi, Dwight Brooks, Brian Gase, William Kirk Robinson, Larry Parker
  • Patent number: 7485081
    Abstract: This is a portable exercise unit used in conjunction with a wheelchair that includes a frame, two rollers, and a tension control unit. The frame is adapted to fit over a wheelchair tire on one end and adapted to hold the two rollers on the other end. Each of the two rollers have a bearing in the center, one a non-directional bearing that is placed in the front of the frame and the other a clutch bearing that only turns in one direction placed in the back of the frame, and two axles, one for each roller with two washers on each axle. The roller assemblies are held in the frame with four clips. Also, within the frame there is a place provided for an adjustable tension control unit that includes an attachable felt pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Dwight Brooks
  • Patent number: D752959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Denis Perrin, Dwight Brooks