Patents by Inventor Ryan LAUSCH

Ryan LAUSCH 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).

  • Stowable tailgate step assembly
    Patent number: 12643480
    Abstract: A stowable tailgate step assembly system comprises a frame with two interconnected frame arms adapted to be mounted longitudinally in a vehicle tailgate. A slide module, releasably latched to the frame, comprises two longitudinal carrier arms which translate in relation to the frame arms, and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises two slide arms which translate in relation to the carrier arms, and a first step and at least one additional step pivotally connected by at least one link rod to facilitate synchronous rotation of the steps. Control means to control rotation of the steps during translation of the carrier arms from a stowed position to an extended position are provided. Deployment means to control rotation of the steps between the extended position and a deployed position are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Multimatic Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Lausch, James Hollingworth, Ahmed Ibrahim, Muamer Hodza, Michael Gordon Lehti
  • STOWABLE TAILGATE STEP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20260001489
    Abstract: A stowable tailgate step assembly system comprises a frame with two interconnected frame arms adapted to be mounted longitudinally in a vehicle tailgate. A slide module, releasably latched to the frame, comprises two longitudinal carrier arms which translate in relation to the frame arms, and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises two slide arms which translate in relation to the carrier arms, and a first step and at least one additional step pivotally connected by at least one link rod to facilitate synchronous rotation of the steps. Control means to control rotation of the steps during translation of the carrier arms from a stowed position to an extended position are provided. Deployment means to control rotation of the steps between the extended position and a deployed position are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Ryan LAUSCH, James HOLLINGWORTH, Ahmed IBRAHIM, Muamer HODZA, Michael Gordon LEHTI