Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Threet

Stephen W. Threet 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).

  • Publication number: 20090056592
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to a combination cargo carrier for a vehicle and portable table. The cargo carrier may include a base connected to one or more wings that have a retracted position that occupies a smaller volume than an extended position. A stand removably connects to the cargo carrier to form the portable table. In particular embodiments, the cargo carrier may also include a cargo bag having a collapsible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Everthere Carriers, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Threet, Terry Smith
  • Publication number: 20070280807
    Abstract: A lift assembly includes a lift having a housing and an extension device located in the housing in a first state and extendable from the housing in a second state. The lift assembly also includes a bail assembly connected to the extension device, the bail assembly including at least one receiver for receiving a lift apparatus, the receiver defining a first receiver surface and an opposing second receiver surface. The lift assembly further includes a mount adjustably connected to the housing, the mount including a hitch device being configured for connection to a complementary hitch, the hitch device defining a first device surface and an opposing second device surface, the second receiver surface being disposed at or above the second device surface in the first state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen W. Threet, Jack T. Mason
  • Patent number: 7246733
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims an apparatus for attaching to a vehicle for carrying cargo. The apparatus includes a base and at least one wing having retracted and extended positions. The apparatus occupies a smaller volume when the wing is retracted than when the wing is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Everthere Carriers, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stephen W. Threet, Jack T. Mason, Jr.