Patents by Inventor Michael L. Kauskey

Michael L. Kauskey 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: 6062452
    Abstract: A board that removably secures by its ends to opposite sidewalls of a vehicle so that a top side of the board faces upward when the board is secured in the vehicle. Tracks that have spaced apart parallel lips may be secured to the sidewalls of the vehicle to removably receive the ends of the board for those vehicles that do not have grooves in their sidewalls for receiving the ends. Upwardly extending projections are provided on the top side of the board for securing handles of grocery bags to the board. Openings are provided in the board below the top side. An upright member is provided between and serves to separate adjacent openings so that securing means, such as ropes, can be inserted through the openings and fastened to the upright members in order to secure items to the board.An alternate embodiment of the board is provided with one end that moves longitudinally in order to shorten or lengthen the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Michael L. Kauskey