Patents by Inventor Michael R. Kirchhoff

Michael R. Kirchhoff 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).

  • Method and apparatus for providing a work station at a tailgate of a truck
    Patent number: 6641190
    Abstract: A work station for use with a tailgate of a truck is provided. The work station includes a first part that is adapted to be mounted to the tailgate of a truck. The work station includes a second part that is hingedly connected to the first part to pivot between an open and closed position. In the closed position, the second part generally overlies the tailgate. In the open position, the second part extends generally rearwardly from the tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Kirchhoff
  • Method and apparatus for providing a work station at a tailgate of a truck
    Publication number: 20030075943
    Abstract: A work station for use with a tailgate of a truck is provided. The work station includes a first part that is adapted to be mounted to the tailgate of a truck. The work station includes a second part that is hingedly connected to the first part to pivot between an open and closed position. In the closed position, the second part generally overlies the tailgate. In the open position, the second part extends generally rearwardly from the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Kirchhoff