Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Pickard

Stephen C. Pickard 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).

  • Patent number: 6880879
    Abstract: Motor vehicle accessory (1) for protecting boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) of vehicle from damage comprises sheet (2) of flexible material for positionning inside boot (10) of vehicle. Sheet (2) is moveable between stowed position when received within boot (10) and operative position when extended over boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) for protection against dents and scratches when loading or unloading. Accessory (1) includes attachment means on sheet (2) for attachment to floor (12) or sidewalls (13) of boot (10). Sheet (2) comprises tough layer which rests on and protect boot lip (14) and smooth layer overlaying tough layer to assist with sliding of articles across boot lip (14). Typically sheet (2) comprises first (3), second (4) and third (5) panels interconnected by hinge joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen C. Pickard
  • Publication number: 20040164587
    Abstract: Motor vehicle accessory (1) for protecting boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) of vehicle from damage comprises sheet (2) of flexible material for positionning inside boot (10) of vehicle. Sheet (2) is moveable between stowed position when received within boot (10) and operative position when extended over boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) for protection against dents and scratches when loading or unloading. Accessory (1) includes attachment means on sheet (2) for attachment to floor (12) or sidewalls (13) of boot (10). Sheet (2) comprises tough layer which rests on and protect boot lip (14) and smooth layer overlaying tough layer to assist with sliding of articles across boot lip (14). Typically sheet (2) comprises first (3), second (4) and third (5) panels interconnected by hinge joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen C. Pickard