Patents by Inventor Gary Bang

Gary Bang 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).

  • Universal stowable step
    Patent number: 7204501
    Abstract: A universal retractable step for use with the trailer hitch receptacle on automotive vehicles, wherein the step is movable from a stowed position to a utility position while remaining in the same horizontal plane. The step is readily adaptable to fit different trailer hitch receptacle sizes, as well as vehicles of differing heights, while including items to improve stability and security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Bang, Dan Knodle
  • Universal stowable step
    Publication number: 20050146112
    Abstract: A universal retractable step for use with the trailer hitch receptacle on automotive vehicles, wherein the step is movable from a stowed position to a utility position while remaining in the same horizontal plane. The step is readily adaptable to fit different trailer hitch receptacle sizes, as well as vehicles of differing heights, while including items to improve stability and security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Bang, Dan Knodle