Patents by Inventor Eric Darren Schactman

Eric Darren Schactman 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).

  • Modular roof rack clamping system
    Patent number: 10676037
    Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, an actuator, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The preferred actuator includes a lever mechanism with a linkage between the trigger handle and the elongated handgrip. An adjustment knob is used to adjust the longitudinal distance of the distal end of the linkage from the back end of the handgrip. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Grip Racks LLC
    Inventors: Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
  • MODULAR ROOF RACK CLAMPING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180229665
    Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Grip Racks LLC
    Inventors: Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
  • Modular roof rack clamping system
    Patent number: 9950675
    Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Grip Racks LLC
    Inventors: Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer
  • MODULAR ROOF RACK CLAMPING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170080872
    Abstract: A roof rack system has a clamping system comprised of handles, a ratcheting mechanism, and a pair of jaws. The jaws provide a universal clamping system that will attach to most roof rack cross bars with an easy-on/easy-off, quick-release actuator, such as a ratcheting mechanism or lever system, that will integrate with a wide variety of accessories. The ratcheting mechanism provides compression of the attached accessory, securing it to a roof rack cross bar. This system is easier to use, more versatile, and less expensive than conventional roof rack accessory systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grip Racks LLC
    Inventors: Eric Darren Schactman, Brandon Trostrud, Brandon Hefer