Patents Assigned to SKELLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC
  • Publication number: 20220041093
    Abstract: A strap assembly can hold a tire of a vehicle to a bed of a transport. A securing segment of the strap assembly goes around a tire being held. A first support arm of the securing segment is placed over an outer face of the tire. A second support arm of the securing segment is placed over the inner face of the tire. A tread arm that is parallel to the first and second support arms (when the securing segment is in an unfolded potion) can lie against the tread of the tire. Four arms (two from each support arm) are gathered and then connected by a strap to the bed of the vehicle. A tensioner can be included in the strap to secure the tire to the bed. Four strap assemblies can be attached, one to each tire, respectively, to secure a vehicle to the bed of the transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: SKELLEN ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Scott Sauerwald
  • Patent number: 10421386
    Abstract: A strap assembly device is used to maintain engagement between the strap and the strap anchor point. The strap assembly device works by creating a loop to prevent the fastening hook on the strap from slipping. The strap assembly device is looped through a strap anchor point and the fastening hook is engaged to the anchor point. A portion of the strap extends beyond the fastening hook through the anchor point. The strap creates a loop by using a fastening system. The fastening system is generated by a male and female portion being joined. Either the male or female portion of the fastening system is located on the medial portion of the strap (portion before the hook). The other portion of the fastening system, male or female, is located on the lateral portion of the strap (portion extending beyond the hook). Once the fastening hook is engaged with the strap anchor point on the vehicle, the male and female portions of the fastening systems are joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Skellen Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Scott Sauerwald
  • Patent number: 8882417
    Abstract: A strap provides additional connection points in a vehicle bed to tethers at more convenient locations than OEM anchor points. The strap includes a ring or series of rings that are connected by webbing segments. A tensioning device is included in the strap to adjust the length of the strap and to provide tension when installed. Two straps can be used along the lateral sides of a pickup-truck bed. Tether such as bungee chords, ropes, straps, or cargo nets can be placed from one strap to another to secure cargo in the bed in ways that are not possible when using the OEM anchor points alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Skellen Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Scott Sauerwald
  • Publication number: 20130034401
    Abstract: A strap provides additional connection points in a vehicle bed to tethers at more convenient locations than OEM anchor points. The strap includes a ring or series of rings that are connected by webbing segments. A tensioning device is included in the strap to adjust the length of the strap and to provide tension when installed. Two straps can be used along the lateral sides of a pickup-truck bed. Tether such as bungee chords, ropes, straps, or cargo nets can be placed from one strap to another to secure cargo in the bed in ways that are not possible when using the OEM anchor points alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: SKELLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin S. Sauerwald