Patents by Inventor William J. Kretchman

William J. Kretchman 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).

  • Foldable hitch mounted carrier device for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6382486
    Abstract: A foldable hitch mounted carrier device for a vehicle for adding cargo carrying capacity for a vehicle. The foldable hitch mounted carrier device for a vehicle includes a frame assembly including a frame having elongate front, side, and back members; and also includes a hitch mounting member being securely attached to the frame and being adapted to be fastenably received by a hitch receiver on a vehicle; and further includes a netting arrangement being securely attached to the frame; and also includes adjustable tie-down members being attached to the frame for securing cargo thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventors: William J. Kretchman, Randy W. Burkholder