Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Drinkhorn

Joseph A. Drinkhorn 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 strap winch rewinding tool
    Patent number: 7464916
    Abstract: A winch bar is provided for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flatbed trailers. The bar has a rotatable link member at one end thereof which is provided with a hook portion adapted to interface with the apertures of the hub on one end of a reel of the winch. Upon the hook engaging the apertures, the bar can be rotated at a safe distance from the truck bed in order to rapidly, safely and securely rewind the strap onto the winch reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph A. Drinkhorn
  • CARGO STRAP WINCH REWINDING TOOL
    Publication number: 20080303007
    Abstract: A winch bar is provided for use in combination with a strap winding winch for flatbed trailers. The bar has a rotatable link member at one end thereof which is provided with a hook portion adapted to interface with the apertures of the hub on one end of a reel of the winch. Upon the hook engaging the apertures, the bar can be rotated at a safe distance from the truck bed in order to rapidly, safely and securely rewind the strap onto the winch reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph A. Drinkhorn