Patents by Inventor Neal S. Weipert

Neal S. Weipert 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).

  • Step bar cradle and trim channel
    Patent number: 6533302
    Abstract: A step bar cradle and trim channel member. The member includes a curved main body portion connected to a cradle attachment portion. The two portions are attached by a hinge mechanism, such as a living hinge, in order to allow the member to be used in a wide range of mounting systems. The member is positioned between the step bar member and mounting bracket and used to help stabilize the step bar member and also cover the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Draw-Tite, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Patrick Scruggs, Neal S. Weipert
  • STEP BAR CRADLE AND TRIM CHANNEL
    Publication number: 20030034626
    Abstract: A step bar cradle and trim channel member. The member includes a curved main body portion connected to a cradle attachment portion. The two portions are attached by a hinge mechanism, such as a living hinge, in order to allow the member to be used in a wide range of mounting systems. The member is positioned between the step bar member and mounting bracket and used to help stabilize the step bar member and also cover the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Patrick Scruggs, Neal S. Weipert