Patents by Inventor Jerald E. Summers

Jerald E. Summers 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).

  • Cargo bed extender
    Patent number: 7770956
    Abstract: A cargo bed extender extends the useful length of a cargo bed when the tailgate is open and has an outer shell that is attached to inner side of the tailgate. An end panel slides between the tailgate and outer shell when in a stowed position and is secured on catch hinges when in a deployed position. Side panels are attached to the end panel on hinges that allow the side panels to fold against the end panel and slide as a unit with the end panel between the tailgate and the outer shell. Outer shell end caps slide over the ends of the outer shell adding support and strengthen to the outer shell. Retainers 38 are fastened to the upper rear of the inner side of the pickup truck bed sidewalls to secure the side panel when in a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Jerald E. Summers
  • Cargo bed extender
    Patent number: 7264292
    Abstract: A cargo bed extender in accordance with one embodiment comprises a housing; a first roller channel formed within the housing; a second roller channel formed within the housing; a first roller positioned within the first roller channel; a second roller positioned within the second roller channel; an end panel coupled to the first roller and the second roller; a first side panel hingedly coupled to the end panel; and a second side panel hingedly coupled to the end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Jerald E. Summers
  • Cargo bed extender
    Patent number: 6908134
    Abstract: A cargo bed extender extends the useful length of a cargo bed when the tailgate is open and has an outer shell that is attached to inner side of the tailgate. An end panel slides between the tailgate and outer shell when in a stowed position and is secured on catch hinges when in a deployed position. Side panels are attached to the end panel on hinges that allow the side panels to fold against the end panel and slide as a unit with the end panel between the tailgate and the outer shell. Outer shell end caps slide over the ends of the outer shell adding support and strengthen to the outer shell. Retainers 38 are fastened to the upper rear of the inner side of the pickup truck bed sidewalls to secure the side panel when in a deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Jerald E. Summers