Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Kowalski

Daniel J. Kowalski 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).

  • Article carrier having variably positionable cross-rail bracket
    Patent number: 4245764
    Abstract: A bracket which is transversely positionable along a cross-rail is disclosed. The bracket surrounds the cross-rail in a slidable manner and has an opening integral therewith to threadingly receive a tie-down strap. The positionable bracket is releasably lockable to the cross-rail for securing articles such as luggage straps to the cross-rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: Four Star Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Kowalski, Douglas J. Ferguson
  • Article carrier comprising slotted side rail with slidable cross-rail and bracket therefor
    Patent number: 4239138
    Abstract: A slotted side rail and cross-rail receiving bracket for association with an article carrier, such as a luggage carrier, is disclosed. A slidable cross-rail is supported between a pair of cross-rail receiving brackets and is movable with the brackets. Each bracket includes a disc for locking the bracket anywhere along the length of an associated side rail. The disc prevents unintended loosening of the bracket and resultant movement of the bracket along the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: Four Star Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel J. Kowalski