Patents by Inventor J. Ben Owen

J. Ben Owen 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).

  • Tailgate extension assembly
    Patent number: 6082801
    Abstract: An extension mechanism for mounting on a tailgate of a vehicle that is selectively positionable between a variety of orientations. The extension mechanism includes a tailgate protector mounted onto the vehicle tailgate, an extender frame movably attached to the tailgate protector allowing for separate movement of the extender frame relative to the tailgate protector. Support arms extend between the vehicle and the extender frame for selectively positioning said extender frame relative to the vehicle tailgate and also supporting the extender frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventors: James M. Owen, J. Ben Owen