Patents by Inventor David Genge

David Genge 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).

  • Portable gear ratchet for tie-downs
    Patent number: 8434979
    Abstract: An apparatus to assist tightening of cargo straps used on flat-bed vehicles comprises a gearbox having a worm gear and matching wheel gear to tighten the strap. The output of the gearbox is coupled to a tie-down strap. The apparatus enables a user to quickly and properly tighten a tie-down strap regardless of the user's physical size and strength. The apparatus can be provided at each tie-down strap or be moved from strap location to strap location as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: David Genge