Patents by Inventor Kevin S. Sauerwald

Kevin S. Sauerwald 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).

  • Publication number: 20130034401
    Abstract: A strap provides additional connection points in a vehicle bed to tethers at more convenient locations than OEM anchor points. The strap includes a ring or series of rings that are connected by webbing segments. A tensioning device is included in the strap to adjust the length of the strap and to provide tension when installed. Two straps can be used along the lateral sides of a pickup-truck bed. Tether such as bungee chords, ropes, straps, or cargo nets can be placed from one strap to another to secure cargo in the bed in ways that are not possible when using the OEM anchor points alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: SKELLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin S. Sauerwald
  • Publication number: 20080270902
    Abstract: A time stamp device provides a timer for reminding a user how long ago or when an activity was last completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin S. Sauerwald
  • Patent number: 6783311
    Abstract: A tie-down cable assembly attaches to a vehicle bed and improves how cargo can be secured in the vehicle bed. The assembly includes a first tie-down cable longitudinally spanning the vehicle bed and having two opposing ends. A first fastener is connected to a first of the ends of the first cable and to the front bed tie-down anchor of the first pair. A second fastener is connected to a second of the ends of the first cable and to the rear bed tie-down anchor of the first pair. A second tie-down cable longitudinally spans the vehicle bed and having two opposing ends. A first fastener is connected to a first of the ends of the second cable and to the front bed tie-down anchor of the second pair. A second fastener is connected to a second of the ends of the second cable and to the rear bed tie-down anchor of the second pair. A chord is connected to the first cable to the second cable. The chord covers and secures the cargo that is to be held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin S. Sauerwald
  • Publication number: 20040076487
    Abstract: A tie-down cable assembly attaches to a vehicle bed and improves how cargo can be secured in the vehicle bed. The assembly includes a first tie-down cable longitudinally spanning the vehicle bed and having two opposing ends. A first fastener is connected to a first of the ends of the first cable and to the front bed tie-down anchor of the first pair. A second fastener is connected to a second of the ends of the first cable and to the rear bed tie-down anchor of the first pair. A second tie-down cable longitudinally spans the vehicle bed and having two opposing ends. A first fastener is connected to a first of the ends of the second cable and to the front bed tie-down anchor of the second pair. A second fastener is connected to a second of the ends of the second cable and to the rear bed tie-down anchor of the second pair. A chord is connected to the first cable to the second cable. The chord covers and secures the cargo that is to be held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin S. Sauerwald