Patents by Inventor Gary Robert Grimes

Gary Robert Grimes 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).

  • Step device and method of use
    Patent number: 7673922
    Abstract: A step device and method for stepping on or off a tailgate without structurally altering the tailgate. In exemplary embodiment, the step device includes a tailgate step frame and a step assembly pivotally coupled to the tailgate step frame. The tailgate step frame includes at least one frame element in contact with the tailgate and a plurality of strap mounting assemblies for releasably coupling the step device to the tailgate. Each strap mounting assembly compressively fits on the tailgate thereby anchoring the step device to the tailgate. In one aspect, each strap mounting assembly further includes a strap element coupled to the at least one frame element and configured to conform to the predetermined shape of the tailgate. One strap mounting assembly may be interchanged for another of either different shape or dimensions to accommodate a desired compressive fit on any tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Robert Grimes
  • Combined barbecue smoker and grill
    Patent number: D655127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Robert Grimes