Patents Assigned to IBIS TEK
  • Patent number: 7506889
    Abstract: A mount for holding a tow-bar having pivotally attached arms, attachable to a vehicle such as a HMMWV 1114 (the up-armored HMMWV), for holding the tow-bar outside the vehicle. A kit is also provided including materials and hardware for making the mount and including hardware for attaching the mount to the front bumper of a vehicle, and in particular for attaching the mount to the front bumper of a HMMWV 1114.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: IBIS TEK
    Inventors: David T. Baltrusaitis, Mark J. Sarti
  • Publication number: 20080304276
    Abstract: A kit for a front and/or rear light bar, for providing auxiliary illumination for a vehicle in the forward and/or rearward direction. The light bar typically includes several high intensity flood lights and two infrared illuminator modules, i.e. infrared lights. A switch box is provided for placing in the cabin of the vehicle for turning on and off the lights. A light bar, typically a front light bar, can be provided with strobe lights in place of some of the flood lights. A shield is provided as part of a front light bar to protect the lights when not in use, and to keep the lights from striking the front of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: IBIS TEK, LLC
    Inventors: James Helms, Thomas G. Buckner
  • Patent number: 7390007
    Abstract: A towbar for flat-towing a vehicle, including two telescoping arms each pivotally attached at a pivot end having a heavy-gauge eyelet for attaching to a pintle hitch on the rear of a towing vehicle, with each arm having a gear element at the pivot end, in gear engagement with the gear element of the other arm. The telescoping arms automatically lock at a predetermined length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: IBIS TEK, LLC
    Inventors: James Helms, Thomas G. Buckner
  • Patent number: 7387414
    Abstract: A kit for a front and/or rear light bar, for providing auxiliary illumination for a vehicle in the forward and/or rearward direction. The light bar typically includes several high intensity flood lights and two infrared illuminator modules, i.e. infrared lights. A switch box is provided for placing in the cabin of the vehicle for turning on and off the lights. A light bar, typically a front light bar, can be provided with strobe lights in place of some of the flood lights. A shield is provided as part of a front light bar to protect the lights when not in use, and to keep the lights from striking the front of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: IBIS TEK, LLC
    Inventors: James Helms, Thomas G. Buckner
  • Patent number: 7306270
    Abstract: A lightweight high-strength front bumper for a vehicle, having an elongated substantially hollow structure, with a protruding tubular strengthening member attached near the front face and also near the back face, so as to strengthen the spaced apart relation of the front face and back face. The bumper is typically substantially made of 6061 T6 aluminum or another high-strength, lightweight metal or allow with good workability. The bumper advantageously includes one or more storage compartments in the elongated structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: IBIS Tek LLC
    Inventors: James Helms, Thomas G. Buckner
  • Publication number: 20040050886
    Abstract: A bumper mounted spare tire carrier, suitable for very heavy tires, such as those used by off road vehicles and military vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: IBIS Tek, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul Slovick