Patents by Inventor William Franklin Bibb, VI

William Franklin Bibb, VI 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).

  • Publication number: 20180222292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle hood shield for use in protecting a vehicle hood from damage while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle hood shield can be attached through the use of different adhesive taping configurations. Further, in some embodiments an attachment clip can be used to retain the vehicle hood shield to the vehicle hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Brent Lorenz Rose, Roberto Melo Braga, Jonathan Shroyer, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Publication number: 20180201194
    Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: John Matthew Stanesic, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo
  • Patent number: 9878600
    Abstract: A vehicle hood shield for use in protecting a vehicle hood from damage while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle hood shield can be attached through the use of different adhesive taping configurations. Further, in some embodiments an attachment clip can be used to retain the vehicle hood shield to the vehicle hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Lund, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Lorenz Rose, Roberto Melo Braga, Jonathan Shroyer, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Patent number: 9809172
    Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Lund, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matthew Stanesic, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo
  • Publication number: 20170120731
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle hood shield for use in protecting a vehicle hood from damage while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle hood shield can be attached through the use of different adhesive taping configurations. Further, in some embodiments an attachment clip can be used to retain the vehicle hood shield to the vehicle hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Brent Lorenz Rose, Roberto Melo Braga, Jonathan Shroyer, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Patent number: 9550458
    Abstract: A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Nicholas Smith, Eric Charles Bajza, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Publication number: 20160355138
    Abstract: A retractable step and side bar assembly that can be used for raised vehicles, such as trucks. The retractable step can be configured to provide for significant reach in a deployed position to allow for a user to enter the raised vehicle. Further, in the stowed position the retractable step can be located within the side bar, thereby providing a low profile as well as an enhanced aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Nicholas Smith, Eric Charles Bajza, William Franklin Bibb, VI
  • Publication number: 20160193964
    Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: John Matthew Stanesic, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo
  • Patent number: 9156406
    Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Lund, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matthew Stanesic, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo
  • Publication number: 20150091270
    Abstract: A modular side rail and removable step system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the kit includes first, second, and third removable steps that may be mounted to the side rail. In one aspect, the side rail main body has a channel-shape defining a longitudinal opening between an adjacent first side and an adjacent second side. A plurality of step attachment arrangements may be provided on the first side of the side rail main body to allow the first, second, and third steps to be mounted to the side rail main body in various configurations. For example the plurality of step attachment arrangements may be arranged and configured to provide attachment locations for mounting the first and third removable steps in a first step assembly configuration and for mounting the second removable step in a second step assembly configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN MATTHEW STANESIC, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo
  • Patent number: D720674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Lund, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matthew Stanesic, William Franklin Bibb, VI, Brian T. Johnson, John A. Wargo