Patents by Inventor Jack Hooker

Jack Hooker 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: 11458907
    Abstract: A fastening device for an adjustable display accessory in the region of the dashboard of a motor vehicle is provided. The accessory is movable into different positions relative to an operator. The fastening device pivots by a driver into an optimal position and when not in use is able to be pivoted back into a neutral position in which the driver is not disturbed, wherein at the same time the accessory may be lockable in its position such that in it maintains its set position despite vibrations. A pivoting arm which is rotatable about a fixed first axis is provided and a holder for the accessory is arranged on the free end of the pivoting arm. The holder is rotatable about a second axis provided on the pivoting arm and both the pivoting arm and the holder are lockable on their axes in a plurality of latched positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Michel, Jack Hooker, Daniel Ares Martinez, Kilian Vas
  • Publication number: 20200406831
    Abstract: A fastening device for an adjustable display accessory in the region of the dashboard of a motor vehicle is provided. The accessory is movable into different positions relative to an operator. The fastening device pivots by a driver into an optimal position and when not in use is able to be pivoted back into a neutral position in which the driver is not disturbed, wherein at the same time the accessory may be lockable in its position such that in it maintains its set position despite vibrations. A pivoting arm which is rotatable about a fixed first axis is provided and a holder for the accessory is arranged on the free end of the pivoting arm. The holder is rotatable about a second axis provided on the pivoting arm and both the pivoting arm and the holder are lockable on their axes in a plurality of latched positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Michel, Jack Hooker, Daniel Ares Martinez, Kilian Vas
  • Patent number: 7455489
    Abstract: A modular rack for carrying all terrain vehicles (ATV's) above a cargo bed of a vehicle, such as a pick up truck, is assembled by connecting base beams to preferably a pair of vertical frames to hold the vertical frames in spaced apart, parallel configuration. The vertical frames each have a plurality of load bearing posts and preferably load bearing angled trusses extending upwardly from a base rail. Continuous deck beams are connected between the tops of respective posts of the pair of vertical frames. A rigid deck frame is formed by connecting deck rails between the deck beams. At least one, and preferably three deck plates are secured to the deck beams to form a cargo deck configured to support a load, such as one or two ATV's on the cargo deck. The assembled rack is placed in the cargo bed of the vehicle. A cargo drawer can be placed in the cargo area formed between the cargo bed floor of the vehicle and cargo deck of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Ultimate Racks, Limited Company
    Inventors: Kurt Klev, Alan Tebbs, Jack Hooker