Patents by Inventor John Scott Yoder

John Scott Yoder 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).

  • Cargo tightener and strap collector with improved release mechanism
    Patent number: 7861382
    Abstract: A cargo tightener and strap collector is shown having a rotatable shaft provided on the lever portion of the cargo tightener and strap collector. A slot is provided in the shaft so that the free end of a strap may be inserted in the slot and wound on the shaft to secure the strap and prevent its fluttering in the wind or trailing on the ground while in use. The rotatable shaft provided on the lever portion of the cargo tightener and strap collector is made to have a cross-section or shape, at least proximate one end, to mate or interfere with a recess in at least one of the sidewalls on the lever portion when a second rotation means urges the sidewalls together. There is thus provided positive locking of the wound strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Ratchet Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Madachy, John Scott Yoder
  • Cargo tightener and strap collector
    Patent number: 7296326
    Abstract: A cargo tightener and strap collector is shown having a rotatable shaft provided on the lever portion of the cargo tightener and strap collector. A slot is provided in the shaft so that the free end of a strap may be inserted in the slot and wound on the shaft to secure the strap and prevent its fluttering in the wind or trailing on the ground while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ratchet Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Madachy, John Scott Yoder