Patents by Inventor William Douglas Larkins

William Douglas Larkins 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: 11975690
    Abstract: The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system allows for a cooking apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle or RV. The unit can swing away from the vehicle on a plane up to approximately 180 degrees. The cooking apparatus can be pivoted into a position that is favorable for cooking. Adjustable leg(s) can be utilized which enable the unit to be much heavier than other swing away units. The adjustable legs also allow the unit to be in a level orientation when on uneven ground. The unit can be disconnected and rolled away from the carry vehicle. The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system has the dual functionality to be an everyday home cooking device and a mobile cooking unit for camping or tailgating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: William Douglas Larkins
  • Publication number: 20230406217
    Abstract: The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system allows for a cooking apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle or RV. Once at the location, the unit can swing away from the vehicle on a plane up to approximately 180 degrees. The user can then pivot the cooking apparatus into a position that is favorable for cooking. An adjustable leg or legs can be utilized which enable the unit to be much heavier than other swing away units. The adjustable legs make the unit very easy for one person to swing open or swing close. The adjustable legs also allow the unit to be in a level orientation when on uneven ground. The unit can be easily disconnected and rolled away from the carry vehicle. The unit can then be used as a stand-alone grill for home cooking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: William Douglas Larkins
  • Publication number: 20220266760
    Abstract: The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system allows for a cooking apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle or RV. The unit can then be transported. Once at the location, the unit can swing away from the vehicle on a plane up to approximately 180 degrees. The user can then pivot the cooking apparatus into a position that is favorable for cooking. An adjustable leg or legs can be utilized which enable the unit to be much heavier than other swing away units. The adjustable legs make the unit very easy for one person to swing open or swing close. The adjustable legs also allow the unit to be in a level orientation when on uneven ground. The unit can be easily disconnected and rolled away from the carry vehicle. The unit can then be used as a stand-alone grill for home cooking. The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system has the dual functionality to be an everyday home cooking device and a mobile cooking unit for camping and tailgating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventor: William Douglas Larkins