Patents by Inventor Milo Baughman

Milo Baughman 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: 5066065
    Abstract: A self-contained temporary shelter comprising an expandable/collapsible sleeping compartment for use in conjunction with a vehicle is described. The temporary shelter is accessible through the interior rear of the vehicle. The sleeping compartment comprises a collapsible/extendable canopy covering and a collapsible/expandable support structure. Said compartment, during non-use, is collapsed and housed in a manually removable container and use thereof requires no material modification to the vehicle. Dust and rain covers are disclosed which attach to the vehicle and comprise protective enclosure for open portals of the vehicle. The sleeping compartment when in the as used, extended or open position is supported at the distal end by terrain engaging columns and defines a sleeping area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventor: Milo Baughman
  • Patent number: 5061006
    Abstract: An expandable sleeping compoartment, mounted on a vehicle, is made by placing, externally onto the vehicle, a rigid casing around a vehicle opening, a separate canopy, and a separate canopy support structure. The canopy and the canopy support structure are housed within the casing when the sleeping compartment is in the collapsed, nonuse configuration. The sleeping compartment is put into its expanded, use configuration by manually moving the casing rectilinearly outwardly from the vehicle, which will simultaneously and collectively rectilinearly extend the canopy and the canopy support to an extended, generally horizontal position. Vertical terrain-engaging supports are interposd between the casing, when the casing is in its expanded, use configuration, and the underlying terrain, when the sleeping compartment occupied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Milo Baughman
  • Patent number: 5039119
    Abstract: A novel extendable-retractable stairs apparatus which provides stairwise access to the top of a vehicle. The apparatus mounts to the exterior of a vehicle and retracts into a self-contained package for travel. When unpacked for use, one part of the package cover rotates downward to become the bottom step. The stairs extend upward, parallel the side of the vehicle on which the apparatus is mounted. The top stair attaches to a support affixed to the vehicle for stability. Grab bars can be mounted to the vehicle to assist the user to maintain balance while using the stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventor: Milo Baughman
  • Patent number: 5011216
    Abstract: An expandable vehicle sleeping compartment is mounted to an exterior side wall of a vehicle at an opening in the vehicle, extending and retracting horizontally therefrom when expanded. An inflatable air mattress and sleeping bag are disposed within the compartment upon expandable support structure and within a canopy. Access to the expanded compartment is through the interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Inventor: Milo Baughman
  • Patent number: 5005850
    Abstract: A novel extendable-retractable stairs apparatus which provides stairwise access to the top of a vehicle. The apparatus mounts to the exterior of a vehicle and retracts into a self-contained package for travel. When unpacked for use, one part of the package cover rotates downward to become the bottom step. The stairs extend upward, parallel the side of the vehicle on which the apparatus is mounted. The top stair attaches to a support affixed to the vehicle for stability. Grab bars can be mounted to the vehicle to assist the user to maintain balance while using the stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Inventor: Milo Baughman