Patents by Inventor William A. Badger

William A. Badger 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: 9278640
    Abstract: A convertible utility/camper unit for use in a trailer, truck bed, or other similarly shaped vehicle. The convertible unit is separate from the trailer or truck thereby allowing the convertible unit to be used in virtually any utility trailer or truck. The convertible unit comprises a frame and supports which can be placed in multiple positions to allow the unit to serve as a utility trailer or a camper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventors: William A. Badger, Robert J. T. Badger, John T. Badger
  • Publication number: 20150061317
    Abstract: A convertible utility/camper unit for use in a trailer, truck bed, or other similarly shaped vehicle. The convertible unit is separate from the trailer or truck thereby allowing the convertible unit to be used in virtually any utility trailer or truck. The convertible unit comprises a frame and supports which can be placed in multiple positions to allow the unit to serve as a utility trailer or a camper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: William A. Badger, Robert J.T. Badger, John T. Badger
  • Patent number: 7165779
    Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via first and second configurable panel members. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper tow trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventors: John T. Badger, Robert J. T. Badger, William A. Badger
  • Patent number: 7159893
    Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via means for repositioning, which allows first and second configurable panel members to be relocated or repositioned between these positions. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Jumping Jack, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Badger, Robert J. T. Badger, John T. Badger
  • Publication number: 20030184055
    Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via means for repositioning causing a first and second configurable panel members to be relocated or repositioned. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper tow trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Badger, Robert J. T. Badger, William A. Badger
  • Publication number: 20030173758
    Abstract: The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position via means for repositioning, which allows first and second configurable panel members to be relocated or repositioned between these positions. In the first utility functioning position, the combination utility/camper trailer is capable of supporting and carrying a load atop the panel members, while simultaneously providing storage in the trailer bed below. In the second utility functioning configuration, the trailer is configured to increase the volume of the interior storage portion of the trailer bed by positioning first and second configurable panel members in an upward extending manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: William A. Badger, Robert J.T. Badger, John T. Badger
  • Patent number: 4357774
    Abstract: A firearm, especially of a type accommodating multiple caliber cartridges. In a preferred form, a revolver incorporates an axially revolvable barrel having plural bores of different caliber. The barrel is preferably selectively detachable and reversible top for bottom. A separately mounted means is provided for shell ejection. The revolving cylinder employed is provided with cartridge receiving bores of different caliber and is reversible end for end, being provided at opposite axial extremities mutually displaced sets of teeth accommodating appropriate cylinder rotation, this depending upon the caliber then selected. Means are provided for regulating different cylinder placements for the individual cylinder bores as to each set and as to the respective bores of each set. A safety feature is included for insuring that firing can occur only when proper cylinder and barrel registration exists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: William A. Badger