Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Voorhees

Stephen C. Voorhees 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: 6718697
    Abstract: A durable, secure small storage device that protects small vehicles from the elements and theft, as well as provides a platform upon which sponsors can advertise. Sponsors can include any entity that seeks to advertise or convey a specialized message such as corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, individuals, or governmental entities. The storage device includes a frame having a cross rod component and an upwardly extending rod component for laterally supporting a vehicle. A rigid shell is pivotally connected to the frame at the cross rod component and provides shelter and protection for the vehicle stored inside. The invention further includes an advertising means for displaying advertisements of sponsors. In another aspect, the invention comprises a method of providing site owners with such small vehicle storage devices at little or no cost using funds received from advertisers in return for advertising space in conjunction with the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Bikelid Systems LLC
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees
  • Publication number: 20030159955
    Abstract: A durable, secure small storage device that protects small vehicles from the elements and theft, as well as provides a platform upon which sponsors can advertise. Sponsors can include any entity that seeks to advertise or convey a specialized message such as corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, individuals, or governmental entities. The storage device includes a frame having a cross rod component and an upwardly extending rod component for laterally supporting a vehicle. A rigid shell is pivotally connected to the frame at the cross rod component and provides shelter and protection for the vehicle stored inside. The invention further includes an advertising means for displaying advertisements of sponsors. In another aspect, the invention comprises a method of providing site owners with such small vehicle storage devices at little or no cost using funds received from advertisers in return for advertising space in conjunction with the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees
  • Publication number: 20030097803
    Abstract: A durable, secure small storage device that protects small vehicles from the elements and theft, as well as provides a platform upon which sponsors can advertise. Sponsors can include any entity that seeks to advertise or convey a specialized message such as corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, individuals, or governmental entities. The storage device includes a frame having a cross rod component and an upwardly extending rod component for laterally supporting a vehicle. A rigid shell is pivotally connected to the frame at the cross rod component and provides shelter and protection for the vehicle stored inside. The invention further includes an advertising means for displaying advertisements of sponsors. In another aspect, the invention comprises a method of providing site owners with such small vehicle storage devices at little or no cost using funds received from advertisers in return for advertising space in conjunction with the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees
  • Patent number: 6505637
    Abstract: A durable, secure small storage device that protects small vehicles from the elements and theft, as well as provides a platform upon which sponsors can advertise. Sponsors can include any entity that seeks to advertise or convey a specialized message such as corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, individuals, or governmental entities. The storage device includes a frame having a cross rod component and an upwardly extending rod component for laterally supporting a vehicle. A rigid shell is pivotally connected to the frame at the cross rod component and provides shelter and protection for the vehicle stored inside. The invention further includes an advertising means for displaying advertisements of sponsors. In another aspect, the invention comprises a method of providing site owners with such small vehicle storage devices at little or no cost using funds received from advertisers in return for advertising space in conjunction with the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Bikelid Systems LLC
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees
  • Patent number: 6068120
    Abstract: A durable, versatile and economical device for securing and protecting bicycles, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and the like (10). The device comprises a shell or lid (20) attached to a base (60). Alternatively, the shell can be secured to the floor, ground or wall without a base structure. The shell can be lifted around a pivot point (22) to access the vehicle and lowered to secure it. When closed in the down position, the shell can be locked to the frame, completely securing and encapsulating the vehicle. The preferred plastic shell is an economical and durable cover, particularly when crime and vandalism is an issue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: BikeLid Systems LLC
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees
  • Patent number: D391219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Plastron Products, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen C. Voorhees