Patents by Inventor James Matthew Rafeld

James Matthew Rafeld 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: 10106019
    Abstract: A collapsible vehicle door is provided that can be easily installed and uninstalled on a vehicle, without modification to the vehicle. The uninstalled door can be collapsed into a compact configuration allowing for storage within the vehicle. The collapsible door includes frame pieces that can be fixed together to form a frame. The frame pieces may be shaped to match or partially match the contour of the door frame of the vehicle on which the collapsible door is to be installed. A cover piece is attached to the frame to provide protection from exterior weather conditions and prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle cabin. A hinge portion of the collapsible door is configured to connect to the hinge portion on the stock vehicle body. A latch portion of the collapsible door may be used to secure the collapsible door in the closed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BEACHCOMBER OFFROAD, LLC
    Inventor: James Matthew Rafeld
  • Publication number: 20170203640
    Abstract: A collapsible vehicle door is provided that can be easily installed and uninstalled on a vehicle, without modification to the vehicle. The uninstalled door can be collapsed into a compact configuration allowing for storage within the vehicle. The collapsible door includes frame pieces that can be fixed together to form a frame. The frame pieces may be shaped to match or partially match the contour of the door frame of the vehicle on which the collapsible door is to be installed. A cover piece is attached to the frame to provide protection from exterior weather conditions and prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle cabin. A hinge portion of the collapsible door is configured to connect to the hinge portion on the stock vehicle body. A latch portion of the collapsible door may be used to secure the collapsible door in the closed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: BEACHCOMBER OFFROAD, LLC
    Inventor: James Matthew Rafeld