Patents by Inventor Theron V. Hendrix

Theron V. Hendrix 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).

  • Vehicle running board detachable for use as loading ramp
    Patent number: 6592135
    Abstract: A running board assembly for pick-up trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles which has a detachable runner which used as a loading ramp when and wherever a loading ramp is needed to load the vehicle. The assembly not only provides the convenience of a running board which divides the long stretch when stepping into the vehicle; but additionally, it provides a convenient and unobtrusive means of carrying loading ramps in vehicles which typically lack the storage capacity, and particularly the length in their storage bed, to carry a loading ramp. The running board assembly comprises: a front and rear mounting bracket each secured to a lower central side portion of the vehicle; an elongate runner releasably engaging, and carried by the front and rear mounting brackets; and, releasable lock means to releasably lock the elongate runner board on the brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Theron V. Hendrix
  • Vehicle running board detachable for use as loading ramp
    Publication number: 20020195792
    Abstract: A running board assembly for pick-up trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles which has a detachable runner which used as a loading ramp when and wherever a loading ramp is needed to load the vehicle. The assembly not only provides the convenience of a running board which divides the long stretch when stepping into the vehicle; but additionally, it provides a convenient and unobtrusive means of carrying loading ramps in vehicles which typically lack the storage capacity, and particularly the length in their storage bed, to carry a loading ramp. The running board assembly comprises: a front and rear mounting bracket each secured to a lower central side portion of the vehicle; an elongate runner releasably engaging, and carried by the front and rear mounting brackets; and, releasable lock means to releasably lock the elongate runner board on the brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Theron V. Hendrix
  • End cap for vehicle running board
    Patent number: D504374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Theron V. Hendrix