Patents by Inventor Lyman B. Maynard

Lyman B. Maynard 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).

  • Patent number: 11214209
    Abstract: A rack of unitary one-piece construction for mounting to a vehicle is disclosed. The rack may be made of plastic, and may be manufactured by injection moulding. The rack may be mounted and fastened to and fastened to a truck bed. The rack protects the rear window and the roof of the truck cab when the rack is mounted to the truck bed. A connector that is received in a stake pocket and fastened to a rail of the truck bed may be used to fasten the rack to the rail of the truck bed. The injection-moulded one piece plastic rack may allow for flexibility of ease of installation and uninstallation at leisure. Line of sight from the cab through the rear window may be provided with the rack mounted to the vehicle. The load supported by the rack may be distributed to its base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Isabrem Ltd.
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Jason Pridmore, Brian Layfield
  • Publication number: 20190381959
    Abstract: A rack of unitary one-piece construction for mounting to a vehicle is disclosed. The rack may be made of plastic, and may be manufactured by injection moulding. The rack may be mounted and fastened to and fastened to a truck bed. The rack protects the rear window and the roof of the truck cab when the rack is mounted to the truck bed. A connector that is received in a stake pocket and fastened to a rail of the truck bed may be used to fasten the rack to the rail of the truck bed. The injection-moulded one piece plastic rack may allow for flexibility of ease of installation and uninstallation at leisure. Line of sight from the cab through the rear window may be provided with the rack mounted to the vehicle. The load supported by the rack may be distributed to its base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Jason Pridmore, Brian Layfield
  • Patent number: 6674182
    Abstract: A wiring harness for use with an emergency vehicle. The wiring harness can be an independent wiring harness added after the vehicle has been manufactured or it can be included in the original equipment manufacturer's wiring harness. The wiring harness permits the addition of emergency vehicle equipment, such as two-way radios, computers, radar guns, etc., without splicing into the original equipment manufacturer's wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AG
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Tom Forsythe
  • Patent number: 6626477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conversion system and method of converting a vehicle into a police car or similar emergency vehicle in a manner which is easily installed and removed and designed so that it causes no damage to the vehicle, thereby improving the resale value of the vehicle upon termination of the lease or retirement of the vehicle from service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Tom Forsythe
  • Publication number: 20020108324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the conversion of a vehicle to cover the windows, more specifically to a conversion using opaque panels permanently attached to selected windows of a vehicle. The flexible panels are formed and cut to match the exact dimensions of a window of a particular make and model vehicle. The panels are attached to the exterior of the windows using an appropriate adhesive. The panels prevent people from looking through the covered window. The panels may be painted to match the exterior paint of the vehicle. In addition, the panels provide an increased area for applying advertising to the side and rear of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Lyman B. Maynard
  • Publication number: 20020017796
    Abstract: A wiring harness for use with an emergency vehicle. The wiring harness can be an independent wiring harness added after the vehicle has been manufactured or it can be included in the original equipment manufacturer's wiring harness. The wiring harness permits the addition of emergency vehicle equipment, such as two-way radios, computers, radar guns, etc., without splicing into the original equipment manufacturer's wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Crown North America
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Tom Forsythe
  • Publication number: 20010023786
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conversion system and method of converting a vehicle into a police car or similar emergency vehicle in a manner which is easily installed and removed and designed so that it causes no damage to the vehicle, thereby improving the resale value of the vehicle upon termination of the lease or retirement of the vehicle from service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Lyman B. Maynard, Tom Forsythe
  • Patent number: 5730414
    Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to a removable storage bin fastening system, particularly adapted for use in minivans. More specifically, the system utilizes a slidably engageable bracket which is releasably fastened to existing mounting bars in the floor of the van where the seats which normally be located, and further wherein the bracket is attached to a base plate which anchors various storage configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Crown Division
    Inventors: Robert K. Wenger, Lyman B. Maynard