Patents by Inventor R. Burton Tew

R. Burton Tew 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).

  • Vehicle/tent camping system
    Patent number: 5820189
    Abstract: An "I" tent door configuration (60) is described with pull ties (120). A system for adapting and attaching a tailgate tent (22) to a vehicle (20) having various rear opening (173) configurations is described. This system includes attachment to vehicle (20) appendages: hatch (32), rear rain gutter (31) and tailgate (30), and adaptation devices for a vehicle (20) not equipped with said appendages. This system also includes embodiments of a support sleeve which holds lift support (278) open. A rain/sun fly (25) is described for use with an independent canopy (322) and/or rear panel (49) of tailgate tent (22). Finally, magnetically hemmed side window screens (24) are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: R. Burton Tew