Patents by Inventor Joshua C. Lund

Joshua C. Lund 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).

  • Publication number: 20170144602
    Abstract: The embodiment enclosed relates to systems and methods for aiding a user in accessing the roof of a vehicle. The user may be accessing items stored on the roof, cleaning the roof, or otherwise performing some desired action relating to the roof of a vehicle. The embodiment may include a ladder which may attach to a roof rack system attached to a vehicle. The roof rack system may be installed by the manufacturer or may be a third party, aftermarket system. The ladder system may easily detach and attach to the roof rack system and may enable a user to access various portions of the roof. The ladder may store on proximate the roof when not in use and may enable a user to easily access the ladder when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Kelly Industries, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Kelly, Timothy R. Nieman, Joshua C. Lund
  • Publication number: 20170144605
    Abstract: The embodiment enclosed relates to systems and methods for aiding a user in accessing the roof of a vehicle. The user may be accessing items stored on the roof, cleaning the roof, or otherwise performing some desired action relating to the roof/upper exterior area of a vehicle. The user may additionally be attempting to reach other elevated areas of the vehicle. The embodiment may include a ladder which may attach to a roof rack system attached to a vehicle. The roof rack system may be installed by the manufacturer or may be a third party, aftermarket system. The ladder system may easily detach and attach to the roof rack system and may enable a user to access various elevated portions of the vehicle. The ladder may store in proximity to the roof when not in use and therefore may enable a user to easily access the ladder when desired. In some embodiments, the ladder may additionally and/or alternatively be stored proximate the vehicle to enable access to elevated areas of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Kelly Industries, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Kelly, Christopher J. Knapp, Donald G. Gansen, Timothy R. Nieman, Joshua C. Lund