Patents by Inventor Jerry D. Norman

Jerry D. Norman 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).

  • Directional flow tailgate
    Patent number: 4902066
    Abstract: A tailgate for a pickup has an opening equal to about 70% of the area of the tailgate. Louvers in the opening direct air from the bed of the pickup downward. The louvers permit vision from the driver of the pickup to below the bed of the pickup behind the bed thereof. The louvers prohibit vision from behind the pickup into the bed. The louvers are held in slotted stanchions by a bolt within the hollow stanchions. Each louver may be independently replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventor: Jerry D. Norman