Patents by Inventor Robert Pickens

Robert Pickens 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: 20090304476
    Abstract: A load-restraining barrier net for use in a motor vehicle capable of securing cargo within the trunk area of a vehicle in accordance with established safety requirements. The barrier net includes a body primarily made up of diamond/square or hexagon shaped netting, frame strap webbings around the perimeter of the net, and at least two horizontal and at least two vertical central strap webbings across the center of the net. The net is securely affixed on one side through a first set of attachments including oval rings bolted to the vehicle. These attachments prevent the cargo from slipping below the net to an unsecured position. Further, corner oval rings act as the joint attachment for the vertical and horizontal frame strap webbings, allowing the barrier net to withstand angular momentum from inertial forces. A second, releasable, set of attachments including hooks and/or D-ring connections that attach to D-rings and/or fasteners pre-installed in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Pickens, Omar Jose Ruiz, Martin Parsons, Carlos Medina
  • Patent number: 6722542
    Abstract: A side entry storage net useful for securing items in a storage area comprises an upper and lower front panel, a back panel, and two sides formed from a piece of netting folded at upper and lower folds. Edges of the folds are spaced apart to form an opening to allow items to be placed inside the net from the side. The storage net further includes a plurality of elastic cords that allow the storage net to be opened and to hold stored items in place without shifting. The storage net also includes means for attaching the net to a desired external surface, such as a storage area in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: McMurray Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. McMurray, Robert Pickens
  • Publication number: 20020043543
    Abstract: A side entry storage net useful for securing items in a storage area comprises an upper and lower front panel, a back panel, and two sides formed from a piece of netting folded at upper and lower folds. Edges of the folds are spaced apart to form an opening to allow items to be placed inside the net from the side. The storage net further includes a plurality of elastic cords that allow the storage net to be opened and to hold stored items in place without shifting. The storage net also includes means for attaching the net to a desired external surface, such as a storage area in a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Brian McMurray, Robert Pickens
  • Patent number: 5369827
    Abstract: A medical stirrup supporting and positioning apparatus which provides three dimensional adjustment. The stirrup features a single locking member which simultaneously locks the stirrup into two of three non parallel planes. It also includes a free-floating boot which together with the locking device allows the stirrup to be locked in a horizontal plane and also locked in the adduction or abduction position, but the boot is still free to tilt forward and backwards between safety stop positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Mend Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Torsten H. Parke, Michael R. Delaney, Robert Pickens