Patents by Inventor Nick R. Bechen

Nick R. Bechen 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).

  • Tailgate ladder apparatus
    Patent number: 7261357
    Abstract: A tailgate ladder apparatus wherein an articulated step ladder is attached to a vehicle tailgate in such a way that it may be stored on a ladder housing within the interior of the tailgate. When the tailgate is open, the ladder may be slid out and opened so that a user may walk up the ladder and step onto the open tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Nick R. Bechen