Patents by Inventor Mark D. LeBrun

Mark D. LeBrun 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: 20230202378
    Abstract: A strap winding device for efficiently and easily winding up a strap such as a cargo strap after use. The strap winding device generally includes a main body which is adapted to rest upon a structure such as a trailer on a vehicle such as a truck. A mount may be connected to the main body, with the mount being removably inserted within an opening on the trailer, such as a trailer stake pocket. A winder is rotatably connected to the mount by a sleeve, with the winder being operable to rotate a reel onto which the strap may be wound. The reel includes a pair of prongs which are tapered towards each other to ease removal of the strap after winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventor: Mark D. LeBrun
  • Patent number: 11479160
    Abstract: A strap winding device for efficiently and easily winding up a strap such as a cargo strap after use. The strap winding device generally includes a main body which is adapted to rest upon a structure such as a trailer on a vehicle such as a truck. A mount may be connected to the main body, with the mount being removably inserted within an opening on the trailer, such as a trailer stake pocket. A winder is rotatably connected to the mount by a sleeve, with the winder being operable to rotate a reel onto which the strap may be wound. The reel includes a pair of prongs which are tapered towards each other to ease removal of the strap after winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Mark D. LeBrun
  • Publication number: 20220063478
    Abstract: A strap winding device for efficiently and easily winding up a strap such as a cargo strap after use. The strap winding device generally includes a main body which is adapted to rest upon a structure such as a trailer on a vehicle such as a truck. A mount may be connected to the main body, with the mount being removably inserted within an opening on the trailer, such as a trailer stake pocket. A winder is rotatably connected to the mount by a sleeve, with the winder being operable to rotate a reel onto which the strap may be wound. The reel includes a pair of prongs which are tapered towards each other to ease removal of the strap after winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Mark D. LeBrun
  • Patent number: 9321392
    Abstract: A strap protection system for effectively protecting cargo, straps and chains. The strap protection system generally includes a protective device having an elongated flat flexible structure, a first side adapted to be positionable adjacent to a cargo strap or a cargo chain, and a second side adapted to be positionable adjacent to a cargo object. A first inner fastener and a second inner fastener are attached to the protective device that are connectable to a first outer fastener and a second outer fastener respectively that are attached to the respective distal portions of the first strap and the second strap. The cargo strap or cargo chain is positioned adjacent the first side of the protective device and the straps are positioned over the cargo strap and secured to the inner fasteners thereby retaining the protective device adjacent to the cargo strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Mark D. LeBrun