Straddle Type Patents (Class 224/42.11)
  • Patent number: 10486606
    Abstract: A portable organizer has a parallelogrammical front panel and a parallelogrammical back panel in facing relation with the front panel. A left side panel connects a first edge of the front panel to a first edge of the back panel and a right side panel connects a second edge of the front panel to a second edge of the back panel. A bottom panel spans between a bottom edge of the front panel to a bottom edge of the back panel, and between a bottom edge of the left side panel to a bottom edge of the right side panel. A strap system secures the portable organizer to a backrest of a vehicle seat, where the strap system has a belt strap configured to encircle the backrest of the vehicle seat. The strap system also has left side and right side suspender suspender straps which further secure the portable organizer to the vehicle backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventor: Jennie Stabile
  • Patent number: 9861078
    Abstract: A leash pack has first and second storage compartment panels that includes storage compartments for holding pet walking articles. First and second connector straps connect top edges of the first and second storage compartment panels for hanging the leash pack on a leash. Connectors are disposed on inner surfaces for removably joining the first and second storage compartment panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Wesley Mantelli, Neddie John Sherbanee
  • Patent number: 9717322
    Abstract: A convertible carrying case having a first container and a second container that is convertible between a primary configuration and a secondary configuration. Each container having a primary face (with primary access structure for accessing the interior of the container when the convertible carrying case is in the primary configuration) and a secondary face (with secondary access structure for accessing the interior of the container when the convertible carrying case is in the secondary configuration). A first matable half and a second matable half of an openable-closeable connection are connectable to secure the containers in either a primary configuration or a secondary configuration. Preferably, contents within the containers may remain during conversion between the primary configuration and the secondary configuration. A method for converting a convertible carrying case between the primary configuration and the secondary configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Bart Brian Bergquist
  • Patent number: 9349514
    Abstract: A vehicle door handle cover includes a flexible waterproof sheet and a flexible waterproof handle attached to the sheet. The handle may be removable, and preferably has a length that is longer than the length of the sheet, such that the handle is retained in an outwardly bowed position in use. Magnets connected to the sheet adhere to a metal vehicle body to attach the cover to the vehicle in a removable manner. The magnets may be retained within first and second magnet holders that are inserted into pockets formed in the sheet. Barbs formed on the holders help retain the holders within the pockets. Each magnet is positioned with the polarity of the magnet in the same direction, and the magnets on the holders align such that the holders attract one another, allowing the vehicle door handle cover to be folded into a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Darrell Taylor, Michael Phillip Taylor
  • Patent number: 8801010
    Abstract: A scooter configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position includes an elongated deck support pivotally coupled at opposed ends to a steering assembly and to an elongated deck. In some embodiments, the scooter includes a cargo stand pivotally coupled to the elongated deck and configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position. The cargo stand is further configured for removably securing a cargo when in the unstowed position. In certain embodiments, the scooter includes a brake element pivotally coupled the elongated deck and spring biased away from a rear wheel of the scooter. Application of a force to the brake element hinders a rotation of the rear wheel by moving at least a portion of the brake element towards the rear wheel and removal of the force moves the brake element away from the rear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Onima, Inc.
    Inventor: Satyajit Deb
  • Patent number: 8746518
    Abstract: A spacer for spacing a spare wheel assembly from a vehicle floor of a vehicle compartment is provided. The spacer includes an annular body, an outer flange, and an inner flange. The annular body includes an upper surface for facing toward the spare wheel assembly and a lower surface for facing toward the floor and away from the spare wheel assembly. The annular body further includes a peripheral edge and an inner edge. The outer flange extends from the upper surface and is configured to contact a wheel rim of the spare wheel assembly. The inner flange is offset radially inwardly from the outer flange and extends from the upper surface. The inner flange is configured to contact the wheel rim of the spare wheel assembly offset from where the outer flange is configured to contact the wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Derik Thomas Voigt
  • Patent number: 8281969
    Abstract: Trailer racks, and more particularly to straddle-type trailer racks for closed trailers, which racks include a load platform supported by legs mounted directly to the trailer sub-frame, fit within the foot-print of the trailer wheels, do not interfere with side and rear doors, and are spaced from and not supported on the trailer body top nor rely on it for structural rigidity. The inventive straddle-type trailer rack can also be adapted for use with open trailers. A wide range of options are available, including equipment brackets secured to the legs that can also be used as steps, lockable keeper assemblies, dual function lockable safety cross braces, catwalk for the load platform, access ladder, and forward extensions. The inventive rack is also configurable in kit form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: David L. Schmidlkofer
  • Publication number: 20100127028
    Abstract: An article holder for a wheelbarrow includes at least one holding member and at least one strap member. Each of the at least one holding member includes a body member, an attaching member, a plurality of hollow compartments and a support member. The body member may be removably attached to a sidewall of the container of the wheelbarrow via the attaching member. The plurality of hollow compartments is disposed on the body member for receiving articles therein. The support member is disposed on the body member for supporting to the body member on the container. Further, each of the at least one strap member includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is capable of being attached to a holding member of the at least one holding member. The second end portion is capable of securing the holding member to the wheelbarrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Lusk
  • Patent number: 7387224
    Abstract: The saddle bag bucket carrier is constructed from a one piece blank cut from a sheet of rubber material. The blank has a central strip with a left end and a right end. A left front band portion and a left rear band portion are integral with the strip left end and have their free ends connected together by an adhesive to form a left bucket band with a left bucket receiving passage. A right front band portion and a right rear band portion are integral with the strip right end and have their free ends connected together by an adhesive to form a right bucket band with a right bucket receiving passage. Both bucket receiving passages are conical and receive buckets with frustoconical walls. The bucket bands have a vertical height that exceeds one-third the height of a bucket to be received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Philip C. Backus
  • Patent number: 6824029
    Abstract: A storage bin for use in extended cab pickup trucks having a rear seating area. The storage bin is an opened topped rectangular box, with a removable divider that is specifically designed to fit in the space beneath the rear seat the extended cab pickup truck. The use of the storage bin allows the owner of the extended cab pickup truck to store valuable items, such as electronics gear or guns in a secure manner that is out of sight from individuals on the outside of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis Tuel, Jr., Danny Lee Ouren
  • Patent number: 6777044
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fabric object and a method of making the coated fabric object, including a vase, container or furniture panel, the object having an outer fabric wrapping with a sewn seam and drawstring to tighten the seam around the neck of the object, an inner fabric collar applied and fitted to the opening of the object, after which a clear resin coating is applied to the fabric, causing the fabric to become stiff as the resin hardens, permanently bonding the fabric to the object to which it is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Daniel Andre Jeandemange, Philippe Manuel Poma
  • Publication number: 20040149791
    Abstract: A storage bin for use in extended cab pickup trucks having a rear seating area. The storage bin is an opened topped rectangular box, with a removable divider that is specifically designed to fit in the space beneath the rear seat the extended cab pickup truck. The use of the storage bin allows the owner of the extended cab pickup truck to store valuable items, such as electronics gear or guns in a secure manner that is out of sight from individuals on the outside of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis Tuel, Danny Lee Ouren
  • Patent number: 6644523
    Abstract: A storage device for positioning below a rear seat in a pick-up truck. The storage device includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall includes a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A pair of intermediate walls extend from the back wall to the front wall and are spaced from each other such that the housing is divided into a first compartment, a second compartment and a third compartment wherein the second compartment is positioned between the first and third compartments. A cover is pivotally coupled to an upper edge of the back wall. The cover is positionable over the housing. The housing may be positioned below a rear seat in a pick-up truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: James R. Salas