Hook Patents (Class 224/560)
  • Patent number: 11535170
    Abstract: A positioning bracket for air-outlet of air-conditioner in vehicle is provided, comprising: a shell base, a movable piece and a hook piece; the shell base comprising: a bearing base and a baffle protruding out of one side of the bearing base, with a hole in the center of the baffle; the movable piece being mounted on the bearing base and restricted to move in a direction towards the baffle without leaving the bearing base, the movable piece being abutted by a first spring to maintain tightness, the movable piece extending a connecting piece beyond the bearing base, the connecting piece being used to engage with an external mechanism, the movable piece being further disposed with an extending piece extending through the hole; the hook piece being mounted on the extending piece and the hook piece having a hook as front end. The invention is easy to operate and low-cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 9309681
    Abstract: A tool 1 for shaping sealant disposed in a corner between two surfaces. The tool 1 has a body 3 which has an edge 9 for smoothing sealant, and two wings 5, 7, one on each of two opposite sides of the body 3. The wings 5, 7 may be arranged to extend through a range of angles from the body 3. The wings 5, 7 may be hingedly connected to the body 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Roger Morley
  • Patent number: 9249003
    Abstract: A tool holder for a bucket lift is disclosed. The tool holder includes a backboard having left, right, front and back sides. A left side member and a right side member are attached to the left side and right side, respectively, of the backboard. A scabbard portion is attached to the front side of the backboard; the scabbard portion forms a pocket between the scabbard portion and backboard. A left hook and a right hook extend from the left side member and right side member respectively, the left hook and right hook are configured and arranged to couple to a bucket of an aerial bucket lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SAFE TREE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Albert W. Reeves
  • Publication number: 20140239029
    Abstract: An improved vehicle bicycle rack structure includes a hook and a connecting body. The hook has a rack that includes the upper and lower tubes for a hook shell, which can receive the connecting body and secure it by soldering the connecting portion, so that the structure of hook shell of the hook can be strengthened because the connecting body is received therein. Also, the hook shell is formed at the rear ends of the upper and lower tubes as one piece to prevent the hook shell from falling off from the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: WEI CHIEH BICYCLE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Shui Chang
  • Patent number: 8701952
    Abstract: The present invention features a tool storage organizer system. The system comprises a storage organzer installed on the back wall of the truck cabin. The organizer has a back support per with multiple layers of pocket disposed in the front and multiple horizontal pockets disposed in the back. The multiple layer pockets in the front have various heights but the same bottom ending levels. A plurality of bits slots are attached to pockets of the out layer pockets. The back support panel has multiple grommets near the to edge, which are used to attach to brackets installed on truck wall through a plurality of hooks. A hard rod is attached to the top edge of the back support panel to keep the support in shape when the back support panel is hanged up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Byron Z. Tripp
  • Patent number: 8636183
    Abstract: A protective cover for a personal electronic device incorporates a case received over the personal electronic device and providing viewing of a screen on the personal electronic device. At least one suspension flap has a first position extending over an upper edge of the personal electronic device substantially flush with the case and a second position released from the upper edge and rotated rearward. The flap includes an angled element to engage a vent slat to suspend the personal electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Russell C. Steiner
  • Patent number: 8608037
    Abstract: An article support device for attachment to an automobile steering wheel is provided for the purpose of supporting an open book, magazine, tablet computer or the like. The device comprises a supportive body, a shelf member, a shelf lip and a securing means. The shelf member is rectangular, having a height similar to the diameter of a steering wheel. A plurality of slots on the body provide for modular securement of a shelf member. A shelf lip is secured to the outer edge of said shelf member and extends upward to restrain movement of items placed thereupon. The device is secured by a pair of hooks that fit over the top of a steering wheel, or alternatively the hooks may be utilized as a support stand to support the device in an upright position on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: William Stroh, Jan Stroh
  • Patent number: 8453984
    Abstract: The instrument stand, which supports an instrument on a wire rack or similar surface, includes a body, a biasing element and a hook member. The stand is capable of connecting to an instrument, and the biasing element, preferably formed by at least two legs, is also connected to the body, wherein when contacting a surface the legs bias the body in a direction opposite the surface. The hook member connects to one of either a leg or the body, such that the hook member is capable of engaging the surface to thereby oppose the bias by the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Jim Best, Todd Brunner, Marco Perry
  • Patent number: 8096517
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for retaining a laptop computer on a generally horizontal member of a structure. One or more hooks may each have an arm rotatably attached at a first end to a screen housing opposite a screen of a laptop computer. The hooks may have a first projecting member attached approximately orthogonal to the arm at a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Steven Hamilton
  • Patent number: 8028877
    Abstract: A connection device for connecting a bag to a bicycle carriage rack includes a transverse bar connected to a back board of the bag and two hook units are connected to the transverse bar. Each hook unit includes a flexible plate and a stud extends from the flexible plate. The stud can be engaged with one of positioning holes defined in the transverse bar by pulling the flexible plate to position the hook unit to the transverse bar. The hook units hook to a side of the bicycle carriage rack. A lower part is connected to a lower portion of the back board and has a second groove with which a sliding member is slidably engaged. Each sliding member has an I-shaped member which has one end pivotably engaged therewith and the other end of the I-shaped member is engaged with a support leg of the carriage rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Chien Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20110204110
    Abstract: A storage box and a supporting bracket assembly are provided for use in the bed of a pickup style truck. The storage box has a base with a bottom and a plurality of side walls. The bracket assembly includes a box engaging portion, a hook portion and an adjustable support leg. The box and bracket have an installed position wherein the hook portion engages the upper rail of a bed of a pickup style bed, the outer end of the adjustable support leg engages a wall extending downwardly from the upper rail of the bed and the storage box is supported on the bracket assembly adjacent the wall of the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: 1541689 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Angus Read, Brian Bruce Clarkson, Michael Merril Springer, Keith Alan Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7954654
    Abstract: A collapsible bow holder that fits over the back of a car or truck seat to facilitate the ready access to a bow in the event that a sportsman wants to deploy it in a nearly immediate manner. The bow holder allows for one or more bows to be securely stored within a vehicle along with arrows, maps, and other accessories. When not in use, the bow holder can be collapsed to a flat shape that is easily stored within a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Karl Hoyt
  • Patent number: 7802709
    Abstract: A universal, adaptable hanger mounted cargo carrier for removable mounting over and around a trailer frame without requiring modification of either I-beam or box beam trailer rails. The carrier comprises a generally rectangular box with steel mesh floor and opposed inverted corner J-hook mounts for slidable mounting of the carrier over the trailer frame rail extending deep enough below the bottom of the rail to enable a locking mechanism to at least partially close the opening of the inverted J-hook below the frame. Inverted ā€œUā€ shaped spacers reduce the size of the J-hook opening, thereby adapting the carrier for flush mounting on a range of different sized rails. A steel mesh floor and holes in the walls of the carrier for insertion of hook ends of bungee cords allow for retention and transport of objects of varying size and shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey Thomas Lewis, Robert Mark Matriotti
  • Patent number: 7775411
    Abstract: A cycle bag with adjustable retention device for securement to a rack includes a cycle bag, at least one adjustable attachment device and at least two strap retainers. The cycle bag preferably includes a compartment for storing objects and a cover hinged to the compartment. Each adjustable attachment device includes a base, two hooks and two straps. Each adjustable attachment device is attached to a bottom of the cycle bag. The two hooks are slidable retained by the adjustable attachment device and a single strap is attached to each hook. Strap retainers are located inside the cycle bag. The cycle bag is placed on a rack. The at least two hooks are slipped over rails of the rack. One of the first or second straps is pulled, until the cycle bag is centered on the rack. The first and second straps are then secured in their respective strap retainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Garry L. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20090266856
    Abstract: A lawn mower caddy includes a tray having an array of compartments for housing a variety of desired items and/or accessories therein. The items and/or accessories are those that one may be need when mowing a lawn. The items may include sun block, insecticide spray, a cell phone, a variety of small tools, etc. The tray also incorporates a removable trash container, a paper towel holder and a receptacle for retaining a beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Norberto Ponce, Jose B. Garcia
  • Patent number: 7108163
    Abstract: An equipment carrier adapted for mounting to a support member associated with a vehicle, includes a base engageable with the support member and a universal mounting arrangement for securing the base to the support member. The universal mounting arrangement includes a flexible retainer member, such as a retainer strap, that extends from and is engageable with a clamping member movably mounted to the base. The retainer strap defines a free end that extends from one side of the base, and which is adapted to be wrapped about the support member and engaged with a releasable engagement arrangement associated with the clamping member. The retainer strap and the releasable engagement arrangement define a variable effective length of the retainer strap when the retainer strap is initially wrapped about the support member. An actuator member, such as a rotatable threaded member, is engaged with the clamping member and with the base for moving the clamping member away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Patent number: 6877620
    Abstract: A holder for a plurality of coozies which can be mounted on a hanger such as a clothes hanger in an automobile, sport utility vehicle, or the like, is provided. Each of the coozies has an insulated and compressible side wall in the preferred embodiment. A bottom closes one end of the side wall of a conventional coozie. The holder includes a elongated rod having a length which substantially approximates the effective height of the stack or stacks of coozies to be carried thereon. The rod carries a fastener for securing it to the hanger. In one embodiment the header is interposed between the fastener and the rod at one of its end and serves to provide a mechanical limit for the uppermost coozie carried thereon. In another embodiment a plurality of mechanical adapters are secured along the length of the rod and designed to grip the side walls of the coozies at their upper and lower most ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Dexter O. Ratcliff
  • Patent number: 6845894
    Abstract: A side utility rack and rack kit for trucks having a pipe carrying rack or similar bed-mounted racks employs an assortment of brackets useful with conventional pipe cut in desired lengths in construction. The side utility rack is hung by means of hook brackets from a tubular member of the pipe rack and rests against the truck bed wall at a lower end inner bracket having a rubber bumper to avoid damage to the truck bed. The rack forms forward and rear cages separated by a lengthwise pipe member. The cages accept large, flat objects such as drywall panels or plywood supporting them for safe transportation. The cages may be adjusted in spacing to fit a particular truck and rack and for carrying particular lengths of flat cargo. The rack may be differently configured to fit differing racks associated with pickup or utility trucks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Vyvoda
  • Patent number: 6588637
    Abstract: A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-shaped member has two upright arms which are open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive an elongate object. The U-shaped member further includes a plurality of alternating length gripping fins extending from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area to help hold items securely therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20030047576
    Abstract: A method for mounting an animal container on the rear utility rack of an all terrain vehicle. The container has securement positions adapted to attach the container to the rear utility rack of an all terrain vehicle. There is a hinged door with a securement latch in the front wall of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Gary D. Babbitt, Randy Witt, Larry J. Dowen
  • Publication number: 20030042283
    Abstract: A tool bracket for elongated tools. The tool bracket includes a mounting base having a mechanism for attaching to an external structure, a forked tool holder rotatably coupled to the mounting base and having pair of interconnected tines projecting from a neck portion, and a resilient biasing member coupled between the mounting base and the forked tool holder for urging relative rotation between the forked tool holder and the mounting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20030042282
    Abstract: A utility holding device configured to be attached to a utility structure and to carry elongated objects includes a support base, a mounting stem supported by the support base, and a generally U-shaped holding member supported by the mounting stem. The U-shaped member has two upright arms which are open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive an elongate object. The U-shaped member further includes a plurality of alternating length gripping fins extending from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area to help hold items securely therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20030038149
    Abstract: A laptop computer transport and support system for a mobile environment such as an airplane, bus or train is embodied as a wheeled clamshell style backpack carrying case with a retractable handle. The system is employed by unzipping three case edges and lifting a hinged protective cover thereby exposing a computer. The backpack straps unhook from the cover and secure to a user's seatback or around a user's headrest while strap posts at an opposite backpack strap end extend from the case and prevent strap interference with the user. A foldable or detachable handle permits retractable handle posts to extend on each side of the user and support the system against the seatback instead of the user when the system is used. Optionally, computer peripherals within a compartmentalized base are connected within the base to a docking station port and provide the computer with quick access to the peripherals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: William J. Purpura
  • Patent number: 6523730
    Abstract: A locking assembly for securing a ladder to the roofrack of a vehicle. The locking assembly comprises a mounting bracket, a movable shaft slidably disposed in a channel defined in the mounting bracket, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a handle, a sheave attached to an end of the handle, and a bias spring connected between the mounting bracket and the handle, the spring biasing the handle so that the sheave extends through an elongated opening in the channel to engage the moveable shaft in order to prevent further sliding movement through the channel. The locking assembly can be adjusted to accommodate any size of ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Kent Anderson
  • Patent number: 6453523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing a stepladder comprising in combination a clamp comprising two opposite walls formed of a substantially rigid material, said walls being arranged and constructed such that said walls are adapted to fixedly secure an article therebetween; and a retaining ledge with two ends, one said end is continuous with one said opposite wall of said clamp and the second end being parallel and adjacent to said opposite wall of said clamp, wherein said parallel and adjacent end is positioned with relation to the continous end to form an ledge for insertion, retention and retraction of the siding of a stepladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Henry Teidemann
  • Patent number: 6450378
    Abstract: A portable rack and storage device for safely holding, transporting and concealing weapons such as longarms, compound bows and the like is disclosed. The rack and storage device is designed to be mounted over a bench-type vehicular seat in a forward-facing or rearward-facing direction with respect to the transport vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: David N. Miller
  • Patent number: 6450379
    Abstract: A load carrying vehicle accessory includes rear, medial, and front carrier units each, having a laterally extending chassis-mounted socket member that telescopically receives a sleeve having a pair of posts thereon, the posts having adjustable spacing from a side extemity of the vehicle. The socket members can be clamped under the vehicle chassis and/or incorporated in vehicle bumpers. An optional configuration has front and/or rear mounted a base to which the socket member is pivotally mounted as an arm, the posts being foldable in-line with the arm, the arm also folding inwardly from the side of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: W. Anthony R. Cook
  • Publication number: 20020125284
    Abstract: A load carrying vehicle accessory includes rear, medial, and front carrier units each, having a laterally extending chassis-mounted socket member that telescopically receives a sleeve having a pair of posts thereon, the posts having adjustable spacing from a side extremity of the vehicle. The socket members can be clamped under the vehicle chassis and/or incorporated in vehicle bumpers. An optional configuration has front and/or rear mounted a base to which the socket member is pivotally mounted as an arm, the posts being foldable in-line with the arm, the arm also folding inwardly from the side of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: W. Anthony R. Cook
  • Publication number: 20020117522
    Abstract: Car shows are a hobby of ever increasing popularity. During car show competitions or exhibition and information card is required to be displayed. The present invention shows a device for the display of information cards in a stylish way without detracting from the overall look of the car. The device is a modified clipboard to hang from the rearview mirror of a car. The rearview mirror clipboard is made of clear rigid, with a center hole and channel to accommodate the arm of the rearview mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Michael P. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6441872
    Abstract: A vehicle reversal monitoring device mounting fixture that provides for the installation of a vehicle reversal monitoring device (used for observing images to the rear while a vehicle is driven backwards) against the air conditioning output vent fins at the driver's seat in a simple and convenient installation procedure and, furthermore, the mounting fixture offers increased safety during vehicle reversal and greater practicality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Photic Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chao-Ting Ho
  • Patent number: 6412675
    Abstract: An elongate article carrier for use with motor vehicles provides at least two separate wide, thin, flexible, elongate straps or bands, each of which in turn supports a rigid article support hanger which is removably secured to the band. Each of the bands includes a vehicle attachment end and a hanger attachment tab or portion extending therefrom. In one embodiment, the bands each have one or more protuberances captured in the vehicle attachment end, with the protuberance(s) providing for the removable attachment of each band to the vehicle. A panel (door, hood, or trunk) of the vehicle is opened, the protuberance is placed within the opened compartment, and the panel is closed to capture the protuberance within the compartment and preclude slippage of the band from the vehicle so long as the compartment remains closed. A plurality of such protuberances in a single band provides for height adjustment of the band, if so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Billy G. Pope
  • Patent number: 6401996
    Abstract: An article-carrying apparatus is provided for attachment to a mobile walker having a frame including at least one generally horizontal frame member supported by one or more generally vertical depending legs. The carrier includes a front panel, a rear panel a pair of opposed side panels and a base panel having integral connecting units enabling the panels to be snap-fitted together during assembly. The side panels have integral brace members adapted for being secured to the vertical depending walker legs. The side panels include inverted U-shaped handles sized and shaped for being pivotally carried on the generally horizontal frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Bel-Art Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Thom, Kurt Landsberger
  • Patent number: 6270048
    Abstract: A lifting device useful for loading heavy and bulky objects into a motor vehicle, such as a van or sport utility vehicle. The device comprises a weight support structure having a weight transfer foot that is adapted to removably attach to a roof section of a motor vehicle, such as the rain gutters commonly provided on vans and sport utility vehicles. A hook structure is fixedly attached to the weight transfer foot, by methods common in the industry, such as welding. When the weight transfer foot is attached to the roof section of a motor vehicle the hook structure hangs down below the roof and is available for supporting the heavy object. Ropes attached to the heavy object may then be removably attached to the hook structure, allowing the heavy object to be levered up and into the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Alfred J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6264154
    Abstract: A container holder for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which a generally concave recess (14, 114, 214) is provided with two convex portions (16, 116, 216) that in combination with an elastically deformable member (15, 115, 215) provide a three point support system for a cup or can (126, 127). The arrangement providing a support system for supporting containers of differing dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Rover Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Hiscox, Ismet Mehmet Ozozturk
  • Patent number: 6098860
    Abstract: A cup holding device includes a main beverage container holding member, conformed to hold large heavy drinking cups, two support straps are connected to one side of the main cup holding member, one strap is connected at the top of the main cup holding member and the other strap is connected at the bottom of the main cup holding member, directly below the first strap. A hook member attached to the free end of each strap hold the main cup holding member in an upright position against a motor vehicles dash. These support straps are adjustable in length to allow for the several different makes and models of motor vehicles on the road today.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: David X-ace Phillips
  • Patent number: 6095477
    Abstract: A work-order clipboard is shown which can be suspended or mounted on the door window of a vehicle such as an automobile door window. The clipboard has a writing surface and an oppositely arranged, weather resistant pouch. Once mounted on a vehicle window, the writing surface of the clipboard is located within the vehicle interior and thus protected from the elements. The oppositely arranged pouch is positioned on the exterior of the vehicle window and can be used to store car keys or other objects in a convenient fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Jeff Pohlman
  • Patent number: 6032842
    Abstract: A Portable Exterior Vehicle Longload Carrier designed to assist in the safe and efficient transport of long loads. Two identical load carrying members are securely mounted by hanging a certain distance apart on a side of a vehicle allowing the long load to be transported along the vehicle's length. The load carrying members can be adjusted to mount securely to almost any vehicle and include padding on all surfaces coming into contact with the vehicle thereby preventing any vehicle damage. The load carrying members further include points to attach rope, wire, hook-end elastic bands or similar products to secure the load in place for safe transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Richard E. Brickner
  • Patent number: 5979724
    Abstract: A universal mounting apparatus to hold personal devices such as cellular telephones, walkie talkies, etc., by attaching onto a vehicle grill vent in the vehicle dashboard. This apparatus is not configured to any particular year or model of automobile or other vehicle, but is adaptable in several different ways so as to provide different attachment configurations. It is attachable without tools to most automobiles by use of two cable tie-like straps. One end of each strap hooks around a rib in the vent grill and the other end extends through a member which is held against a bracket, the feet of which bear against the dashboard immediately surrounding the vent grill. This allows the apparatus to conform to different sizes and shapes of vent grills while maintaining a firm connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Command Audio Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Loewenthal, Jr., Robert B. Brownell, Andrew L. Johnston
  • Patent number: 5938094
    Abstract: A collapsible container for storing and dispensing a series of plastic trash bags. The dispenser may be mounted in an automotive vehicle in a convenient location for the users.In its operative condition, the dispenser container has an upright tubular configuration wherein an upper end panel has an opening for suspending a trash bag within the tubular container. Two opposed side panels of the tubular container can be folded inwardly between two major panels of the container so that the container can be collapsed into a compact flattened condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Dennis P. Forhan, Richard S. Taylor
  • Patent number: 5924615
    Abstract: A hanging storage box for truck beds comprises a main housing having a hollow interior, a lid, a floor, a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls, the lid including a top surface and four side edges extending therefrom, the lid being coupled to the rear wall by a plurality of hinges, the lid being couplable to the front wall by a securing device, each side wall including a handle; and a plurality of hanger members each being formed with a short side member and a long side member, the long side member including a plurality of adjustment apertures therethrough, each hanger member being coupled to the rear wall of the main housing, the adjustment apertures allowing a user to mount the hanger members at a variety of different heights, in an operative orientation a user suspending the main compartment from a wall of a truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Tony D. McGarrah
  • Patent number: 5890689
    Abstract: A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers for supporting one or more garment hangers between adjacent dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventor: Jason G. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5849390
    Abstract: A fender cover having removable, repositionable pockets. The fender comprises a main panel of flexible material of characteristics suitable for protecting painted finishes and similar delicate surfaces. The main panel has snap fasteners disposed in plural rows on both sides of the main panel. A pocket bearing member having a plurality of separate but adjacent pockets has corresponding snap fasteners enabling the pocket bearing member to be fastened on the main panel selectively at a variety of locations. More than one pocket bearing member may be provided and fastened to the main panel. The fender cover has eyelets for tying to an environmental surface. Optionally, the fender cover also has suction cups for adhering to a smooth surface by suction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: Patrick Dillon
  • Patent number: 5769293
    Abstract: A trunk organizer is disclosed having a holding bar assembly, a plurality of receptacles and a mechanism for attaching the receptacles to the holding bar assembly. The holding bar assembly preferably comprises three axially aligned bars which longitudinally and axially slide toward and away from each other. Two of the bars can be axially moved away from each other for adjusting the length of the holding bar assembly. A compression spring between two of the portions allows for one portion to be held in a biased position relative to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: Boris Zaretsky
  • Patent number: 5642818
    Abstract: A structure for supporting articles, such as skis in vertical orientation off of a vehicle includes an elongated, adjustable support bar having engagement clips disposed on opposite ends of the support bar. The engagement clips are interconnected by a resilient member extending through the support bar to apply an inwardly directed retention force to the clips. One or more article support members extend transversely from the support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Adam Brent
    Inventors: Adam Brent, Jill R. Shimabukuro
  • Patent number: 5620127
    Abstract: A portable garment carrier with a handle portion and a garment holder portion which are connected by a central hook attachment that attaches to the garment hook on the interior of a vehicle. The handle portion folds down over the central hook attachment when it is suspended from a car hook. The garment carrier is fabricated from flexible material. The garment carrier can also be made from rigid material with a hinge mechanism to allow the handle portion to fold during use or for more convenient storage. An optional gap in the handle allows the handle to be suspended from a closet clothing rack. Alternate embodiments allow written information such as advertising messages to be displayed on the central hook attachment, folding handle grips which provide more comfortable handling, and specialized handles which can also be used to suspend the garments in a closets. The device may be fabricated as a disposable or reusable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Robert MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 5544797
    Abstract: A fishing rod carrier for use in a vehicle cab interior bounded in-part by a vehicle cab roof is provided for receiving a plurality of fishing rods having a handle at one end and a rod tip at the opposite end, and includes first and second carrier members. Each carrier member includes a first flexible non-elastomeric elongated strap having first and second ends. A second flexible elastomeric elongated strap is coupled to the first strap at selected locations but otherwise uncoupled to the first strap, and forms a plurality of elastomeric loops along the length of the first strap. Each loop defines a clearance of preselected dimensions between the first and second straps. A means is provided for releasably coupling the first and second ends of the first strap to the vehicle cab roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: John H. Silva
  • Patent number: 5542591
    Abstract: A side bracket for netting has a top, a bottom, two opposed sides, a plurality of net loops extending along the netting top, bottom and sides, and an elastic cord threaded through at least one of the top and bottom net loops. The bracket comprises a base having two opposed ends and located adjacent at least one of the netting sides. A net loop receiving member is disposed between the two ends. A housing is provided for the elastic cord. The bracket further comprises a mechanism for attaching the cord housing to the base, and a mechanism for attaching the netting to a desired surface. A process for assembling the netting to the bracket comprises the step of placing a row of side net loops over a corresponding number of net loop receiving members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Tecsyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Donal Moore, Colin D. Pringle
  • Patent number: 5531238
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for attaching a walker caddy container to a conventional walker is provided, wherein the apparatus is easily adjustable, without additional adapters, to accommodate attachment to a variety of walker designs. The apparatus comprises a pair of hanger arms which are adjustable and which provide vertical support by hanging from a horizontal connecting member of the walker, while a pair of support arms provide horizontal support by pressing against one each of a pair of forward leg members of the walker. The support arms are attached to a rotatable disc positioned beneath the walker caddy container, thereby to provide extendable adjustability to the support arms in order to accommodate horizontal support against a variety of walker designs. The support arms are slidably mounted to the walker caddy container and are lockable into a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventors: Paul T. Azzarelli, Carol Azzarelli
  • Patent number: 5501383
    Abstract: A store coupon organizing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus has a coupon holder disposed in an elongated frame with a lower notch adapted to engage a handle of a shopping cart. The lower notch is adapted also to serve as a carrying handle. The coupon holder has a rotary mechanism which includes a drum with rods disposed on it. The rods are adapted to hold the coupon file cards, such that when the drum is rotated the coupons are serially revealed for selection by a user. Alternatively, the coupon file cards may be pivoted about an arcuate hub which is housed in a similar elongated frame. A calculator is preferably mounted on an external top face of the frame to allow a user to tally and compare prices of items. An internal enclosed storage cavity is included in the frame for storing coupons selected for use by the shopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Paul A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5443191
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new portable vehicle-mounted gun rack, for use in vehicles having a floor with at least one generally horizontal planar portion situated generally in front of a bench seat having an upwardly projecting backrest, for supporting a plurality of long-barreled firearms for safe transport whereby the firearms are readily accessible and no modification is required to the vehicle. The portable vehicle-mounted gun rack comprises a lower floor engagable support structure for receiving a plurality of guns by the muzzle. The lower support structure comprises an elongated block having a plurality of spaced apart upwardly opening gun muzzle sockets formed therein whereby the plurality of guns may be partially supported by their downwardly angled muzzles. An upper seat backrest engagable support structure for receiving the plurality of guns by the butt is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Darwyn J. Jorgenson