Patents by Inventor Jerry R. Hill

Jerry R. Hill 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).

  • Patent number: 10035452
    Abstract: The inventive disclosure is generally directed to an improved tie-down/anchor-point/attachment-point wrap device that can be used for heavy loads and/or shipping of articles in conjunction with various securing mediums such as a bungee cords, tie-down straps, ropes, etc. Each device features an easily changeable, yet securely coupled and pivotable, hardware-attachment point; two parallel strips of heavy-duty webbing for load-bearing that is reinforced with a plurality of high-surface-friction (that is, “gripping”) substrates stitched to the webbing; and reinforcing substrates that include the mating surfaces for a hook-and-loop coupling to secure the device in place when wrapped-around a structural member, with a longitudinal space disposed between the strips of webbing and reinforcing substrates to allow a pivotable connector to extend through when installed on a structural member, and a backup securement loop for the hardware-attachment point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Jerry Hill Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill
  • Publication number: 20180029519
    Abstract: The inventive disclosure is generally directed to an improved tie-down/anchor-point/attachment-point wrap device that can be used for heavy loads and/or shipping of articles in conjunction with various securing mediums such as a bungee cords, tie-down straps, ropes, etc. Each device features an easily changeable, yet securely coupled and pivotable, hardware-attachment point; two parallel strips of heavy-duty webbing for load-bearing that is reinforced with a plurality of high-surface-friction (that is, “gripping”) substrates stitched to the webbing; and reinforcing substrates that include the mating surfaces for a hook-and-loop coupling to secure the device in place when wrapped-around a structural member, with a longitudinal space disposed between the strips of webbing and reinforcing substrates to allow a pivotable connector to extend through when installed on a structural member, and a backup securement loop for the hardware-attachment point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Jerry Hill Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill
  • Patent number: 9339086
    Abstract: Prior load tie-down strap devices containing a Velcro brand hook and loop connector can loosen or peel apart under load. The invention provides an adjustable loop load tie-down strap having a hook and loop (Velcro brand hook and loop connector material) connection within a permanent eye at one end of the strap wherein a standing part of the same strap passes through the eye to form a tie-down loop in the strap that can be adjusted to a larger or smaller size by disconnecting and reconnecting the hook and loop connection within the eye to make the loop the desired size to fit around the article that is to be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Jerry R. Hill Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill
  • Publication number: 20140182084
    Abstract: Prior load tie-down strap devices containing Velcro can loosen or peel apart under load. The invention provides an adjustable loop load tie-down strap having a hook and loop (Velcro material) connection within a permanent eye at one end of the strap wherein a standing section of the same strap passes through the eye to form a tie-down loop in the strap that can be adjusted to a larger or smaller size by disconnecting and reconnecting the hook and loop connection within the eye to make the loop the desired size to fit around the article that is to be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: JERRY R. HILL INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill
  • Patent number: 7322780
    Abstract: A wrap device that can be used for tying down articles which are to be shipped or to provide a secure connection to an article comprises a flexible sheet of strong base stock material such as leather, heavy canvas, rubber, plastic, etc. The base stock has a pair of ends and an opening or slot through it that is spaced apart from one end. In use, the stock material is wrapped around an article to be shipped or secured in place. An optional fastener assembly that is connected to the base stock includes a cooperating pair of fastener elements, e.g., Velcro® proximate the ends of the base stock for securing the ends of the base stock together when wrapped around the article that is being shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill
  • Patent number: 6889470
    Abstract: A plant protector securing device includes a flexible panel that has a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge. Each of a plurality of elongate members has an attached end attached to the peripheral edge and a free end extending away from the panel. Each of a plurality of spikes is attached to one of the free ends of the elongate members. The bottom side of the panel may be abutted against an upper side of a rose protective covering and the spikes driven into a ground surface such that the device secures the protective covering to the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Jerry R. Hill