Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Alford

Thomas E. Alford 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: 4355834
    Abstract: A recreation trailer has a wedge-shaped configuration to improve its aerodynamic properties, and enhance the utility of its interior design. From front to rear, the trailer expands in both height and width from approximately 6 feet at the front to approximately 8 feet at the rear. The floor of the trailer expands only in width, and the overall length of the trailer is approximately 141/2 feet. The internal layout of the trailer is designed to insure the optimum utilization of space. A bedroom and dining area is provided in the smaller front end of the trailer with a bathroom and kitchen area in the larger rear end of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Inventor: Thomas E. Alford
  • Patent number: 4261613
    Abstract: A van having a forward cab section and a rear passenger/cargo section is convertible to a tall wall pickup or camper shell configuration by an overhead door or roof panel which is movable from a position overlying and covering an overhead roof opening to an upstanding vertical position. The movable roof panel defines a partition between the cab section and the rear passenger/cargo section, thereby providing a tall wall, open cargo area or camper conversion space. The van is equipped with a side wall door opening and docking receptacles for receiving stub tow bar beams of a trailer vehicle wherein the trailer can be towed by the van to a camping location, uncoupled from the rear of the van and docked into engagement with the side wall door opening, thereby augmenting the living space within the van through its side door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Inventor: Thomas E. Alford