Patents by Inventor Rex Seader

Rex Seader 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: 11852214
    Abstract: An attachment device includes a first hook and a second hook, the first and second hook, the first and second hook biased towards each other and interconnected with each other, such the first and second hook have a first position, where a first curved end of the first hook does not touch a second curved end of the second hook and a second position, where the first curved end of the first hook does touch the second curved end of the second hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20230346082
    Abstract: A webbing capture area includes a first side plate and a first pin, the first pin in a first slot of the first side plate, the first pin providing rotation of the first side plate about the first slot. The webbing capture area further includes a second pin, the second pin fixed in the first side plate distal from the first pin, such that upon rotation of the first side plate, the second pin rotates on a lever arm of the first side plate. The slot has a first position and a second position and when the first pin is in the first position the first side plate in non-rotatable and when the first pin is in the second position the first side plate is rotatable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11696622
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20220356926
    Abstract: An attachment device includes a first hook and a second hook, the first and second hook, the first and second hook biased towards each other and interconnected with each other, such the first and second hook have a first position, where a first curved end of the first hook does not touch a second curved end of the second hook and a second position, where the first curved end of the first hook does touch the second curved end of the second hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20220346505
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20220260133
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11406162
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20220142307
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11320024
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11078986
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20200408278
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20200408277
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 10744924
    Abstract: A flat strap holding apparatus includes a chassis and a first and second rotating hub that rotate in the interior of the chassis. The interior of the chassis being bounded by two opposing side walls of the chassis and a plurality of cross bars adjoined to the side walls. The chassis has a first and second end, each end containing the first and second rotating hub. A gripping surface of each rotating hub is proximate to a first and second gripping area in the interior of the chassis residing on the plurality of chassis cross bars. The first and second grip areas are arranged approximately orthogonal to one another. The first and second rotating hubs are arranged to rotate towards and away from the first and second gripping areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 9750308
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a rope includes a device body having a first width, a first length, and a first height, the first width substantially greater than each of the first height and the first length, the device body having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends at opposing ends of the first width of the device body. The apparatus includes a first rope notch, the first rope notch located at the first end of the device body, the first rope notch extending in a first direction parallel to the first height away from the central body. The apparatus includes a second rope notch, the second rope notch located at the second end of the device body, the second rope notch extending in a second direction parallel to the first height away from the device body, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20170182928
    Abstract: A flat strap holding apparatus includes a chassis and a first and second rotating hub that rotate in the interior of the chassis. The interior of the chassis being bounded by two opposing side walls of the chassis and a plurality of cross bars adjoined to the side walls. The chassis has a first and second end, each end containing the first and second rotating hub. A gripping surface of each rotating hub is proximate to a first and second gripping area in the interior of the chassis residing on the plurality of chassis cross bars. The first and second grip areas are arranged approximately orthogonal to one another. The first and second rotating hubs are arranged to rotate towards and away from the first and second gripping areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 9622547
    Abstract: A flat strap holding apparatus includes a body and a rotating hub that rotates in an interior of the body. A gripping surface of the rotating hub is proximate to a gripping area in the interior of the body. The rotating hub is configured to rotate towards and away from the gripping area. The body has an attachment area, the attachment area having a plurality of apertures and a plurality of bars. The attachment area is located on a first side of the body and the rotating hub, and the interior is located on a second side of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Publication number: 20160066654
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a rope includes a device body having a first width, a first length, and a first height, the first width substantially greater than each of the first height and the first length, the device body having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends at opposing ends of the first width of the device body. The apparatus includes a first rope notch, the first rope notch located at the first end of the device body, the first rope notch extending in a first direction parallel to the first height away from the central body. The apparatus includes a second rope notch, the second rope notch located at the second end of the device body, the second rope notch extending in a second direction parallel to the first height away from the device body, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: D856770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: D940543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: D940544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader