Patents Assigned to Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140117137
    Abstract: A cargo restraint in the form of a belt retractor with a spool includes a manually engageable lock cam actuator mechanism including a lock cam actuator handle and a cam movable by the lock cam actuator handle between a first position blocking belt withdrawal and a second position allowing belt withdrawal. A return spring always biases the spool for rotation in the belt retraction direction when the lock cam actuator mechanism is in either the first position or the second position. A ratchet mechanism is manually actuatable to selectively rotate the spool in the belt retraction direction to remove elasticity or slack in the belt webbing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: MIDWEST PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Frederick J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 8047751
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Publication number: 20090035088
    Abstract: A wheel chock for restraining movement of a vehicle tire on a supporting grating during transit includes a base, a grate lock mechanism for locking the base to the grating, and a ramp on the base for engagement with a circumference of a vehicle tire. A strap connected with the base is extensible around the vehicle tire to help restrain movement of the tire on the grating. The chock includes a retractor for retracting the strap and for taking up slack that forms in the strap during transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Powers, Thomas R. Wiatrak, Frederick J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 6109846
    Abstract: A retractable cargo restraint assembly including a housing which contains a retracting mechanism. A belt is maintained in a retracted state within the housing. The retracting mechanism controls the withdrawal and retraction of the belt. A housing connector is attached to the housing which allows the restraint assembly to be selectively connected and disconnected to an E-track. The end of the belt includes a belt connector such that the belt is connectable and disconnectable to an E-track. The restraint assembly is self-contained and portable such that a user can move the assembly and anchor the housing to a desired E-track slot. Cargo or other objects can then be restrained with the belt and secured. The restraint assembly is convenient and versatile due to its non-permanent mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Midwest Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Davis, Nolan Fleharty