Patents by Inventor Matthew Tier

Matthew Tier 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: 20070145754
    Abstract: An embodiment of a vehicle step assembly includes a brace defined, at least in part, by a generally horizontal surface. The generally horizontal surface selectively transmits the weight of a user to the vehicle. The assembly further includes a fascia having an aperture. The brace is positioned, at least partially, at a generally lateral side portion of the vehicle rearward of a rearmost operational-wheel. The fascia at least partially encloses a portion of the lateral side portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew Tier, Jason Thorsen
  • Publication number: 20060151554
    Abstract: A roof rack system for a vehicle is provided that has a vehicle roof rack and a storage bin connected to the vehicle roof rack. The storage bin has a bin portion with an opening and an interior portion and a closure member having a hinge portion such that the closure member selectively covers the opening and provides access to the interior portion of the bin portion. The hinge portion is positioned in an upwind location with respect to a presumed wind direction such that the closure member opens towards the presumed wind direction to allow access into the interior portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Nicholas Bulski, Matthew Tier