Patents by Inventor John M. Kretler

John M. Kretler 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 hauler for a pickup truck
    Patent number: 11186216
    Abstract: A cargo hauler for hauling cargo that includes a rack assembly with a stationary frame and a tilting frame pivotally connected to the stationary frame, a rail assembly detachably connected to and extending rearwardly from the tilting frame, a carriage assembly including a carriage frame configured for supporting the cargo, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism is configured for tilting the tilting frame relative to the stationary frame, and for towing the carriage assembly from the ground over the rail assembly and onto to the tilting frame, and for lowering the carriage assembly from the tilting frame over the rail assembly and onto the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventor: John M. Kretler
  • CARGO HAULER FOR A PICKUP TRUCK
    Publication number: 20200282892
    Abstract: A cargo hauler for hauling cargo that includes a rack assembly with a stationary frame and a tilting frame pivotally connected to the stationary frame, a rail assembly detachably connected to and extending rearwardly from the tilting frame, a carriage assembly including a carriage frame configured for supporting the cargo, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism is configured for tilting the tilting frame relative to the stationary frame, and for towing the carriage assembly from the ground over the rail assembly and onto to the tilting frame, and for lowering the carriage assembly from the tilting frame over the rail assembly and onto the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: John M. Kretler