ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,304,367, issued on May 20.
"Modular van system" was invented by Royce John Sullivan (Temecula, Calif.) and Jerry Stanley Sullivan (Temecula, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular bed and seat system for a vehicle's rear cargo area comprises side panels and support panels. The side panels mount to the vehicle's walls and include mounting features. The support panels are telescoping with a spring mechanism and can engage with the side panels' mounting features. This design allows for easy installation and reconfiguration. The system can be arranged as a horizontal bed, a seat with a slanted back, or a seat with a table surface. S...