Patents by Inventor Steve Drabant

Steve Drabant 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: 8539648
    Abstract: A shackle is provided that is fixedly mounted to a surface. The shackle can have a body, a hasp, and a locking pin. The body can define at least one mounting bore that is configured for mounting the shackle to the surface. The proximal end of the hasp is configured to rotate relative to the body and the distal end of the hasp is configured to selectively engage the locking pin, such that an enclosed area is defined. A tethering device can be attached to the shackle via cooperative engagement with the selectively enclosed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Simpson Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Stiles, Anna Marie Frey, Steve Drabant
  • Publication number: 20100269310
    Abstract: A shackle is provided that is fixedly mounted to a surface. The shackle can have a body, a hasp, and a locking pin. The body can define at least one mounting bore that is configured for mounting the shackle to the surface. The proximal end of the hasp is configured to rotate relative to the body and the distal end of the hasp is configured to selectively engage the locking pin, such that an enclosed area is defined. A tethering device can be attached to the shackle via cooperative engagement with the selectively enclosed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Mark A. Stiles, Anna Marie Frey, Steve Drabant
  • Patent number: 7287770
    Abstract: A running board is provided by the invention. The running board includes a deck, a stepping surface material, and a step cover. The stepping surface material includes raised portions that prevent foot slippage. The cover portion partially overlaps the stepping material to secure it in a place on the deck. A motor vehicle with a running board and methods for installing the running board are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Drabant, Shawn Kozak
  • Publication number: 20060131929
    Abstract: A cab fairing is provided according to the present invention. The cab fairing includes a left rail, a right rail, a cross bar, a left side sail, and a right side sail. The left rail is provided for attachment to a left pickup truck bed sidewall, and the left rail includes a first slot for attachment to a left pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The right rail is provided for attachment to a right pickup truck bed sidewall, and the right rail includes a first slot for attachment to a right pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The cross bar has a left end and a right end, and is constructed for extension across at least a portion of a pickup truck cab. The left side sail has a first end and a second end. The left side sail first end is constructed for attachment to the second slot of the left rail, and the left side sail second end is constructed for attachment to the left end of the cross bar. The right side sail has a first end and a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: LUND INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: W. Kozak, Steve Drabant, Keri Stoklas, Rodney Bridges, Robert Iverson
  • Publication number: 20060091691
    Abstract: An exterior windshield visor for motor vehicles, a method for manufacturing a windshield visor, a motor vehicle having a windshield visor, and a method for attaching a windshield visor to a motor vehicle are provided according the invention. The visor includes a double walled construction that defines a cavity therein. The visor is sufficiently rigid to prevent unacceptable levels of visor flutter due to wind forces and can be manufactured efficiently without the need to use a large amount of raw material and/or expensive manufacturing steps. In addition, the visor according to the invention can be securely attached to a wide variety of different vehicles with little or no modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Drabant, W. Kozak
  • Patent number: 6983977
    Abstract: A cab fairing is provided according to the present invention. The cab fairing includes a left rail, a right rail, a cross bar, a left side sail, and a right side sail. The left rail is provided for attachment to a left pickup truck bed sidewall, and the left rail includes a first slot for attachment to a left pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The right rail is provided for attachment to a right pickup truck bed sidewall, and the right rail includes a first slot for attachment to a right pickup truck sidewall and a second slot. The cross bar has a left end and a right end, and is constructed for extension across at least a portion of a pickup truck cab. The left side sail has a first end and a second end. The left side sail first end is constructed for attachment to the second slot of the left rail, and the left side sail second end is constructed for attachment to the left end of the cross bar. The right side sail has a first end and a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant, Keri Margaret Stoklas, Rodney L. Bridges, Robert A Iverson
  • Publication number: 20050275186
    Abstract: A running board is provided by the invention. The running board includes a deck, a stepping surface material, and a step cover. The stepping surface material includes raised portions that prevent foot slippage. The cover portion partially overlaps the stepping material to secure it in a place on the deck. A motor vehicle with a running board and methods for installing the running board are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Steve Drabant, Shawn Kozak
  • Patent number: D513398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant
  • Patent number: D522416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant
  • Patent number: D526604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant
  • Patent number: D539713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Lund International, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Shawn Kozak, Steve Drabant
  • Patent number: D634479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Mark A. Stiles, Anna Marie Frey, Steve Drabant