Patents by Inventor Tommy D. Rogers

Tommy D. Rogers 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).

  • Storage systems for pickup trucks and other vehicles
    Patent number: 6561561
    Abstract: A storage system for a pickup truck or similar vehicle including a bow and storage compartment that has two panels. The bow is mounted between the side walls of the vehicle to extend over the bed of the vehicle. A first of the two panels of the storage compartment is supported on the bow and depends substantially vertically downwardly. The second panel is attached to the first panel and extends rearwardly over the bed toward the tailgate. In use, loose items such as grocery bags can be placed on the second panel of the storage compartment and with the tailgate closed, the items will be held securely and safely in place between the first panel of the storage compartment and the closed tailgate. Tracks or channels can also be provided in rails on the side walls of the vehicle to receive and secure storage containers for the loose items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan R. Getzschman, Tommy D. Rogers, Nellie Blankenship, Dwayne Oxford, Eric D. Getzschman
  • Storage systems for pickup trucks and other vehicles
    Publication number: 20020190536
    Abstract: A storage system for a pickup truck or similar vehicle including a bow and storage compartment that has two panels. The bow is mounted between the side walls of the vehicle to extend over the bed of the vehicle. A first of the two panels of the storage compartment is supported on the bow and depends substantially vertically downwardly. The second panel is attached to the first panel and extends rearwardly over the bed toward the tailgate. In use, loose items such as grocery bags can be placed on the second panel of the storage compartment and with the tailgate closed, the items will be held securely and safely in place between the first panel of the storage compartment and the closed tailgate. Tracks or channels can also be provided in rails on the side walls of the vehicle to receive and secure storage containers for the loose items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Dan R. Getzschman, Tommy D. Rogers, Nellie Blankenship, Dwayne Oxford, Eric D. Getzschman
  • Storage systems for pickup trucks and other vehicles
    Patent number: 6435586
    Abstract: A storage system for a pickup truck or similar vehicle including a bow and storage compartment that has two panels. The bow is mounted between the side walls of the vehicle to extend over the bed of the vehicle. A first of the two panels of the storage compartment is supported on the bow and depends substantially vertically downwardly. The second panel is attached to the first panel and extends rearwardly over the bed toward the tailgate. In use, loose items such as grocery bags can be placed on the second panel of the storage compartment and with the tailgate closed, the items will be held securely and safely in place between the first panel of the storage compartment and the closed tailgate. Tracks or channels can also be provided in rails on the side walls of the vehicle to receive and secure storage containers for the loose items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan R. Getzschman, Tommy D. Rogers, Nellie Blankenship, Dwayne Oxford, Eric D. Getzschman
  • Storage systems for pickup trucks and other vehicles
    Publication number: 20010042987
    Abstract: A storage system for a pickup truck or similar vehicle including a bow and storage compartment that has two panels. The bow is mounted between the side walls of the vehicle to extend over the bed of the vehicle. A first of the two panels of the storage compartment is supported on the bow and depends substantially vertically downwardly. The second panel is attached to the first panel and extends rearwardly over the bed toward the tailgate. In use, loose items such as grocery bags can be placed on the second panel of the storage compartment and with the tailgate closed, the items will be held securely and safely in place between the first panel of the storage compartment and the closed tailgate. Tracks or channels can also be provided in rails on the side walls of the vehicle to receive and secure storage containers for the loose items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Dan R. Getzschman, Tommy D. Rogers, Nellie Blankenship, Dwayne Oxford, Eric D. Getzschman