Patents

At GateKeeper Off-Road, we don’t just sell off-road parts — we engineer original solutions.

Our "Knuckle Pod" Steerable Fog Light Mounts are protected by two United States utility patents, covering the unique design and function of mounting a light to the steering arm so it turns with steering input.

"Knuckle Pod" Steerable Fog Light Mounts

U.S. Utility Patent Numbers: US 11,254,259 and US 11,524,622

Both patents are titled:
“Bracket for Mounting Light to Steering Arm”

These utility patents cover the structure and mounting method of a light bracket designed to attach to a vehicle’s steering arm/steering knuckle so the light can rotate with steering.

What This Means (In Plain English)

"Knuckle Pod" mounts are designed so your fog lights can:

  • Mount to the steering knuckle / steering arm
  • Turn with your steering
  • Stay aimed where you’re actually driving — especially in corners, switchbacks, and technical terrain

This is one of the biggest visibility upgrades you can make on a Jeep or lifted off-road vehicle.

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GateKeeper Off-Road actively enforces its intellectual property rights.

FAQ

What product is patented?

Our "Knuckle Pod" Steerable Fog Light Mounts are protected by two U.S. utility patents: US 11,254,259 and US 11,524,622.

What is a utility patent?

A utility patent protects how an invention functions — not just how it looks.

What do these patents cover?

These patents cover the design and mounting method of a light bracket that attaches to the steering arm/steering knuckle and allows the light to rotate with steering input.

Does this mean other companies can’t make something similar?

These patents protect specific functional and structural features of our design. Products that copy patented elements may be infringing.

How can I verify the patent numbers?

You can search the patent numbers directly on the official USPTO database:

I saw a similar product online — what should I do?

If you believe a product is copying our design, please contact us by phone 209-407-1502 or email at jake@gatekeeperoffroad.com. We appreciate the heads-up.

Do you have other patents?

At this time, these two utility patents cover our Knuckle Pod™ lighting mount technology.