Patents by Inventor Erich Janke

Erich Janke 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).

  • LOCKING MECHANISM FOR RETRACTABLE CARGO BED
    Publication number: 20080157555
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a retractable cargo bed includes an engagement rail forming part of a stationary frame; the engagement rail having a top edge profile defining a plurality of locking recesses. A locking member carried by a travelling frame and adapted to engage a selected locking recess of the plurality of locking recesses. A spring adapted to bias the locking member into engagement with the selected locking recess. An activation lever adapted to permit a user to overcome the biasing force of the spring to disengage the locking member from the selected locking recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: CARGO BED LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Steele, John Gladwin, Erich Janke