Patents by Inventor Jeff Castro

Jeff Castro 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: 9878436
    Abstract: A handle for a cleaning implement, particularly for a scrub brush includes a resilient handle having a c-shaped bend along its length. The c-shaped bend can be grasped by a user and the handle caused to rotate along an axis defined by the scrubbing end and an upper terminal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Jeff Castro
  • Publication number: 20120234881
    Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
  • Publication number: 20120193381
    Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
  • Patent number: 8136708
    Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
  • Publication number: 20110174855
    Abstract: An elongate cargo box includes a bottom portion and a lid. The bottom portion has clamps for connecting the box to a pair of crossbars on top of a vehicle. The lid is hinged to the bottom by a latch assembly including multiple latch devices. The lid may have transverse beams fastened to an inner surface of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Dominic D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 7980436
    Abstract: A gear mounting assembly for mounting gear within a vehicle rooftop cargo box. The mounting assembly includes a support platform for mounting gear, and which is configured to fit within a vehicle cargo box. The mounting assembly also includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the support platform to the cargo box, configured to allow rotation of the support platform between a stowed position and a rotated position in which gear is “presented” to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Rodden, Jeff Castro
  • Publication number: 20090120982
    Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
  • Publication number: 20070205240
    Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
  • Publication number: 20070194185
    Abstract: A cargo carrier is configured to be mounted on a vehicle roof. A lid is pivotally attached to a bottom portion forming an easily accessible enclosure for carrying and protecting cargo. The lid may be reinforced to provide desired stiffness and sturdiness characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Dominic D'Andrea
  • Publication number: 20070114256
    Abstract: A gear mounting assembly for mounting gear within a vehicle rooftop cargo box. The mounting assembly includes a support platform for mounting gear, and which is configured to fit within a vehicle cargo box. The mounting assembly also includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the support platform to the cargo box, configured to allow rotation of the support platform between a stowed position and a rotated position in which gear is “presented” to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Steve Rodden, Jeff Castro
  • Patent number: D543929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic M. D'Andrea, Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Benjamin T. Richardson
  • Patent number: D759978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: Jeff Castro