Patents by Inventor Frank C. Fuchs

Frank C. Fuchs 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).

  • Patent number: 7841635
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing and carrying a package is disclosed, thereby facilitating inspection of the secured package at travel centers and security checkpoints given the quick-release nature of the apparatus and its ease and speed of reattachment to the package. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion and two straps, wherein the straps are disposed perpendicular to one another and the ends of each strap, respectively, are releasably connected after being passed around a package. The releasable connections may comprise a variety of quick-release fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Frank C. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20080042460
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing and carrying a package is disclosed, thereby facilitating inspection of the secured package at travel centers and security checkpoints given the quick-release nature of the apparatus and its ease and speed of reattachment to the package. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion and two straps, wherein the straps are disposed perpendicular to one another and the ends of each strap, respectively, are releasably connected after being passed around a package. The releasable connections may comprise a variety of quick-release fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Frank C. Fuchs