Patents by Inventor Seabrook Taylor

Seabrook Taylor 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).

  • Multiple purpose truck tailgate apparatus
    Patent number: 5533771
    Abstract: A multiple purpose truck tailgate apparatus for a pickup truck of the type having a bed and a tailgate pivotally mounted to the bed. The apparatus comprises a first panel member. A structure for mounting the first panel member in a sliding manner to the bed of the truck. When the tailgate is opened, the first panel member can be extended therefrom. A second panel member is provided. A facility is for coupling the second panel member against a free end of the first panel member. A third panel member is provided. A facility is for coupling the third panel member against a free end of the second panel member. An assembly is for pivoting the first panel member on the sliding mounting structure. The first panel member with the second panel member and the third panel member can be positioned at various angles at the opened tailgate, to be used for different tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventors: Shepard Taylor, Seabrook Taylor