Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Schellens

Thomas E. Schellens 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: 11872931
    Abstract: A warning and emergency light module removably attached to a tailgate of a vehicle. A contoured fixture having a length and couture to match a panel of the tailgate holds a light bar within a channel. End caps placed on the opposing ends of the assist in holding the light bar ends in the channel and the contoured fixture on the tailgate of the vehicle. In another embodiment, a warning and emergency light module is attached to a roof of a vehicle so that lights forming an array extend longitudinally along the side of the vehicle. Visibility in all directions and functionality of an emergency vehicle is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 11654812
    Abstract: A mounting platform having shaped front clips and back tabs. The mounting platform is adapted or configured to mount onto an applique attached to a vehicle without making any modifications to the vehicle. The front clips and back tabs are positioned and adapted or configured to attach to the applique or correspond with original fasteners used to hold the applique to the vehicle. The mounting platform is attached the applique without making any additional openings or holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 11608960
    Abstract: An illuminations system placed on a rear cargo van door providing auxiliary lighting to improve safety. Light modules are attached to the rear cargo van doors so that when the doors are opened an amber warning light is illuminated along the edge of the open cargo van door pointing rearward. A task light preferably is incorporated in the light modules to provide downward task lighting. The lighting modules are attached adjacent edges of the rear cargo van doors without permanent modification to the cargo van.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 11305824
    Abstract: A mounting platform attached to a vehicle by existing openings and holes in a truck bed. A base portion having an L-clamp or bolt assembly registered and bolted to the vehicle and is securely held to the bed rails of a pick-up truck. Two formed metal vertical uprights or supports are attached to the base portion. A platform portion is attached to the two upright vertical forms or supports. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, spot lights, antennas, or any other accessory. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 11220208
    Abstract: An accessory mount mountable to a roof of a vehicle. The accessory mount has a horizontal mounting surface spaced from and above emergency warning lights. Accessories, such as spotlights, may be mounted on the horizontal mounting surfaces. The accessory mount provides a platform above the emergency warning lights allowing unobstructed view of the emergency warning lights without any possible of obstruction by the accessory mounted on the horizontal mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Publication number: 20210155138
    Abstract: A mounting platform having shaped front clips and back tabs. The mounting platform is adapted or configured to mount onto an applique attached to a vehicle without making any modifications to the vehicle. The front clips and back tabs are positioned and adapted or configured to attach to the applique or correspond with original fasteners used to hold the applique to the vehicle. The mounting platform is attached the applique without making any additional openings or holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas E. SCHELLENS
  • Patent number: 10479282
    Abstract: An accessory mount mountable to a roof of a vehicle with the use of an existing brake light opening. The accessory mount has a horizontal mounting surface and a vertical mounting surface. Accessories, such as lights, may be mounted on the mounting surfaces. A shaped clamp is placed through the existing brake light opening and when rotates the horizontal mounting surface tightly against the roof of the vehicle securely attaching the accessory mount to the vehicle without the need for making any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Publication number: 20180370447
    Abstract: An accessory mount mountable to a roof of a vehicle with the use of an existing brake light opening. The accessory mount has a horizontal mounting surface and a vertical mounting surface. Accessories, such as lights, may be mounted on the mounting surfaces. A shaped clamp is placed through the existing brake light opening and when rotates the horizontal mounting surface tightly against the roof of the vehicle securely attaching the accessory mount to the vehicle without the need for making any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 10119332
    Abstract: A compact folding utility platform having a rung attachment attaching to the rung. A shelf folds from a vertical support, forming a work platform. A rung attachment is attached to the vertical support. In one embodiment, the rung attachment expands inside the rung of a ladder and is frictionally retained. In another embodiment, a rung attachment mechanism having fingers pivotally moves into position around the rung. Tabs placed in the vertical support may be used to hold the handle of a paint can. Other work tools may be placed on the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: 9162628
    Abstract: A mounting platform attached to a vehicle through an existing opening. A base portion having a clamp is placed through a brake light assembly opening, after the brake light assembly has been removed, and is securely held to the roof of a vehicle. A platform portion is attached to the base portion. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, antennas, or any other accessory desired to be mounted to the vehicle. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Publication number: 20140014698
    Abstract: A mounting platform attached to a vehicle through an existing opening. A base portion having a clamp is placed through a brake light assembly opening, after the brake light assembly has been removed, and is securely held to the roof of a vehicle. A platform portion is attached to the base portion. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, antennas, or any other accessory desired to be mounted to the vehicle. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas E. SCHELLENS
  • Patent number: 8511526
    Abstract: A mounting platform attached to a vehicle through an existing opening. A base portion having a clamp is placed through a brake light assembly opening, after the brake light assembly has been removed, and is securely held to the roof of a vehicle. A platform portion is attached to the base portion. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, antennas, or any other accessory desired to be mounted to the vehicle. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Publication number: 20100097819
    Abstract: A mounting platform attached to a vehicle through an existing opening. A base portion having a clamp is placed through a brake light assembly opening, after the brake light assembly has been removed, and is securely held to the roof of a vehicle. A platform portion is attached to the base portion. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, antennas, or any other accessory desired to be mounted to the vehicle. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens
  • Patent number: D877040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas E. Schellens