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Jeffrey M. Aftanas
Also filed as: AFTANAS JEFFREY M
69 granted patents·13 pending applications·1,951 citations·filing 1993–2022
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82 records- 0196US6722541B1Article carrier for a truck bedJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 20, 2004·105 cites·21 claims
- 0295US6540123B1Pickup truck bed extender apparatusJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 1, 2003·82 cites·15 claims
- 0394US5769292AAdjustable clamp for use with a vehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 23, 1998·124 cites·7 claims
- 0494US5385285AVehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1993·Granted Jan 31, 1995·96 cites·18 claims
- 0593US9855877B2Combination step rail assembly for use as a step platform or a ramp on a vehicleJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 2, 2018·11 cites·19 claims
- 0693US9308947B2Vehicle tailgate with built in stowage compartmentJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 12, 2016·20 cites·22 claims
- 0793US7090103B2Vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 15, 2006·42 cites·11 claims
- 0893US6796471B2Vehicle article carrier having a simplified locking mechanismJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 28, 2004·63 cites·20 claims
- 0993US6513688B2Pickup truck bed extender apparatusJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 4, 2003·65 cites·18 claims
- 1092US5826766AVehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1997·Granted Oct 27, 1998·89 cites·30 claims
- 1191US7878743B2Vehicle article carrier having cooperative tie-down and load bar assembliesJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 1, 2011·22 cites·18 claims
- 1291USD627717SSupport frame rail for supporting a photovoltaic panel on a surfaceJAC RACK INC·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 23, 2010·65 cites·1 claims
- 1391US6811066B2Vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 2, 2004·54 cites·10 claims
- 1491US6112964AVehicle article carrier having single side releasable locking mechanismJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 5, 2000·87 cites·12 claims
- 1590US8985414B2Illuminated vehicle article carrierAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 24, 2015·15 cites·10 claims
- 1690US8393507B2Vehicle article carrierAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 12, 2013·15 cites·16 claims
- 1789US10576901B2Vehicle article carrier having swing-in-place and stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 3, 2020·8 cites·17 claims
- 1889US10279748B2Low profile vehicle article carrier having swing in place cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2017·Granted May 7, 2019·9 cites·22 claims
- 1989US8276794B2Vehicle article carrier having releasable and stowable cross barsAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 2, 2012·20 cites·20 claims
- 2089US6338427B1Multi-position, articulating vehicle article carrier apparatus and methodJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 15, 2002·43 cites·27 claims
- 2188US11912240B2Vehicle article carrier rack system with stowable, concealable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 27, 2024·2 cites·18 claims
- 2288US9527435B2Vehicle article carrier with integrated camera and solar powered lightingJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 27, 2016·12 cites·16 claims
- 2388US9381865B2Cargo management system for use with motor vehiclesJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 5, 2016·11 cites·20 claims
- 2488US7448523B2Vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 11, 2008·29 cites·20 claims
- 2588US7066364B2Vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 27, 2006·44 cites·12 claims
- 2688US6779696B2Article carrier having single sided releasable cross barJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 24, 2004·60 cites·24 claims
- 2787US8251267B2Vehicle article carrier having single sided releasable and stowable cross barsAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 28, 2012·19 cites·13 claims
- 2887US8028875B2Vehicle article carrier having swing in place cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 4, 2011·21 cites·18 claims
- 2987US6959845B2Vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 1, 2005·42 cites·20 claims
- 3086US5443190ATruck bed support railsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1993·Granted Aug 22, 1995·59 cites·17 claims
- 3185US10071692B2Pickup truck roof rack systemJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 11, 2018·7 cites·20 claims
- 3284US8096454B2System and method for vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 17, 2012·19 cites·20 claims
- 3383US8627989B2Support rail for a vehicle article carrier having blow molded decorative rail structureAFTANAS JEFFREY M·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 14, 2014·10 cites·20 claims
- 3483US7802707B2Vehicle article carrier apparatus having single sided release and method thereforJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 28, 2010·14 cites·20 claims
- 3583US6715652B2Vehicle article carrier for supporting articles adjacent a liftgate of a vehicleJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 6, 2004·34 cites·11 claims
- 3681US8528799B2System and method for vehicle article carrier having stowable cross barsMICHIE GORDON·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 10, 2013·15 cites·20 claims
- 3780US10723277B2Vehicle article carrier system with end support having tunable clamping forceJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 28, 2020·4 cites·20 claims
- 3880US7806306B2Vehicle article carrier having single side release mechanismJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 5, 2010·12 cites·17 claims
- 3980US6070774AVehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jun 6, 2000·53 cites·12 claims
- 4080US5579970ALocking system for adjustable luggage carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 3, 1996·44 cites·20 claims
- 4179US10166930B2Adjustably positionable cargo box and load restraining bar system for pickup truck bedJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 1, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 4277US7815405B2Tie-down cleat and method for a vehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 19, 2010·10 cites·17 claims
- 4377US5657913ASki rack having clamping mechanismJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1995·Granted Aug 19, 1997·47 cites·20 claims
- 4475US10160393B2Vehicle article carrier system having stretch rails with stowable cross barsJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 25, 2018·3 cites·20 claims
- 4575US5975391AMounting member for a slat of a vehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 1998·Granted Nov 2, 1999·41 cites·20 claims
- 4674US10000160B2Vehicle article carrier with integrated camera and solar powered lightingJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 19, 2018·2 cites·20 claims
- 4774US9975470B2Motor vehicle accessory component having modular light assemblyJAC PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 22, 2018·4 cites·18 claims
- 4874US7387482B2Cargo supporting system and method for pickup truck bedJAC PRODUCTS·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 17, 2008·10 cites·19 claims
- 4974US7273336B2Divider apparatus and method for use with a bed of a motor vehicleJAC PRODUCTS·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 25, 2007·22 cites·16 claims
- 5074US7198184B2Locking mechanism for cross bar of a vehicle article carrierJAC PRODUCTS·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 3, 2007·23 cites·19 claims
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