Patents by Inventor Renae D. Chafey

Renae D. Chafey 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).

  • Powered running boards for locking doors of a vehicle
    Patent number: 8262113
    Abstract: A powered running board for attaching to a vehicle comprising a stepping platform and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly comprises a rotating bar connected to a pivoting support arm, which is attached to the stepping platform. The powered running board can pivot between a down position (e.g., horizontal orientation) and an up position (e.g., vertical orientation), wherein the down position is for providing a step for entry into and out of the vehicle, and the up position is for obstructing the opening of the side doors so as to secure the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: John R. Chafey, Renae D. Chafey