Patents by Inventor Jon Helt

Jon Helt 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).

  • Adjustable cargo accessory
    Patent number: 12122328
    Abstract: A vehicle rack assembly and method is disclosed which includes a base frame having a first side member, a second side member, and a cross structure extending between the first side member and the second side member wherein the rack assembly is configured to cover a bed of a vehicle. The rack assembly also includes a first panel pivotably coupled to the first side member and a first auxiliary panel pivotably coupled to the first panel and a second panel pivotably coupled to the second side member and a second auxiliary panel pivotably coupled to the second panel. The rack assembly is adjustable between a first configuration where the first panel and the second panel are co-planar and a second configuration where the first panel, first auxiliary panel, second panel, and second auxiliary panel are each oriented at an angle to the base plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Littrell, Jon Helt
  • Adjustable Cargo Accessory
    Publication number: 20240336205
    Abstract: A vehicle rack assembly and method is disclosed which includes a base frame having a first side member, a second side member, and a cross structure extending between the first side member and the second side member wherein the rack assembly is configured to cover a bed of a vehicle. The rack assembly also includes a first panel pivotably coupled to the first side member and a first auxiliary panel pivotably coupled to the first panel and a second panel pivotably coupled to the second side member and a second auxiliary panel pivotably coupled to the second panel. The rack assembly is adjustable between a first configuration where the first panel and the second panel are co-planar and a second configuration where the first panel, first auxiliary panel, second panel, and second auxiliary panel are each oriented at an angle to the base plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Littrell, Jon Helt