Patents by Inventor Rick Marler

Rick Marler 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: 7578645
    Abstract: A tie-down device that removeably secures to almost any point along a side rail of a truck bed without the aid of tools and without modifying the truck bed. Security members can removeably attach to the tie-down device to secure items within the truck bed for safe transport. The tie-down device includes a first member and a second member operatively connected by a fastener to clamp the tie-down device against respective side rail outer surface and side rail inner surface with a frictional connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventors: Dave Terry, Todd Russom, Rick Marler
  • Publication number: 20060177283
    Abstract: A tie-down device that removeably secures to almost any point along a side rail of a truck bed without the aid of tools and without modifying the truck bed. Security members can removeably attach to the tie-down device to secure items within the truck bed for safe transport. The tie-down device includes a first member and a second member operatively connected by a fastener to clamp the tie-down device against respective side rail outer surface and side rail inner surface with a frictional connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Dave Terry, Todd Russom, Rick Marler
  • Patent number: 5869907
    Abstract: A modular wiring harness is provided for a vehicle including a frame and an electrical system with electrical source devices, operating devices and switching. The wiring harness includes a wiring network connected to the electrical system devices and switching and to system and power module thereof. The system module connects electrical control components at a compact, direct-connection circuit board within the enclosure. The power relay also includes electrical control components, including a circuit breaker and a starter relay, which are connected to the wiring network. A mounting system is provided for mounting the wiring harness on various types of vehicles, including different models of motorcycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Rick A. Marler