Article Carrier Secured To Vehicle By Flaccid Securing Means Patents (Class 224/572)
  • Patent number: 12036952
    Abstract: An umbrella holding assembly includes a vehicle structure having a wall that defines an opening providing access to a receiving space, and a holder. The holder includes a receiving feature pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure and defining an inlet for receiving an umbrella. The receiving feature is operable to pivot relative to the vehicle structure through the opening from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the receiving feature is wholly within the receiving space. In the second position, the receiving feature is at least partially outside of the receiving space. The holder also includes a chute coupled to the receiving feature and operable to move relative to the receiving feature between retracted and extended positions. The holder further includes an end cap coupled to the chute distally from the receiving feature. The holder is movable between use and stowed conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Cesar Navarro Cervera
  • Patent number: 11697377
    Abstract: A suspended tissue-box holder assembly is an assembly that enables users to suspend a tissue box in an accessible location within a vehicle so that the vehicle occupants can easily retrieve a tissue from the tissue box. The assembly may include a holder cover and a box holder. The box holder is designed to suspend a tissue box from two adjacent objects, such as vehicle seats. The holder cover encloses the box holder and facilitates the attachment of other accessories to the box holder. The box holder includes a holder body, a holder opening, a left suspension strap, and a right suspension strap. The holder body retains the tissue box and the holder opening enables the retrieval of a tissue from the tissue holder being retained within the holder body. The left suspension strap and the right suspension strap enable the suspension of the holder body from two adjacent objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Wen-Terng Chang
  • Patent number: 11607048
    Abstract: In the present disclosure, a seatback pocket is introduced, which includes a backboard combined with a rear side of a seatback and including a hinge shaft provided at a lower end in left and right width directions; a pocket member having a hinge part formed at a lower end and combined with the hinge shaft through a hinge structure to be rotated based on the hinge shaft to provide a pocket space in a region facing the backboard; and an elastic member connected between both ends of the pocket member and the backboard in a shape blocking sides of the pocket space, and configured to provide an elastic restoring force with respect to a rotation direction of the pocket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, ADIENT KOREA, INC.
    Inventors: Suk Won Hong, Sang Man Seo, Jong Seok Han, Sung Hak Hong, Young Bae Kim, Jae Heon Lee, Jong Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 9162631
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for storing a plurality of coiled tubes as well as features for storing or securing brazing rods and other similar items. One example such system/device is modular and includes a rack support and bin-like units for retaining and providing easy identification and access to coiled tubing, such as coiled copper tubing of differing diameters. In this example, the bin-like units are attached ladder-like so as to form adjacent, angled receptacles for different diameter tubing coils, such that each coil type is quickly visable and easily retrieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony T. Stellabuto
  • Patent number: 9120398
    Abstract: A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: RMI Enterprises Limited Liability Company
    Inventor: Rose Marie Iskowitz
  • Patent number: 9010550
    Abstract: A tool bar for securing under a hood of a car during repair and maintenance is disclosed. A rigid member spanning a substantial portion of the hood is flexibly secured to hooks. The hooks engage edges of the hood and may include a compliant covering. The hooks may secure to the rigid member by means of straps and the straps may be tensioned by means of tensioners secured to one of the hooks and the rigid member. A stabilizer secures to the rigid member and has an end that may be clipped or otherwise fastened to a portion of the hood to resist rotation of the rigid member. One or more tool retaining members secured to the rigid member, such as a socket rack, magnetic bar, hook groove, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Manuel Antonio Figueroa
  • Patent number: 8936183
    Abstract: Provided is an elastically expandable stroller storage device configured to be easily secured to a stroller frame to provide additional storage space particularly intended for essential items. The storage device is formed from an elastically expandable material, such as neoprene, that is stretched to dispose the device in tension and to wrap the device around the stroller frame. When the device is secured to the stroller frame, the tension within the storage device maintains the device in position on the stroller frame. As such, the storage device may be particularly suitable for umbrella strollers including a pair of frame members extending downwardly from the stroller handles. The device may be wrapped around the frame member to secure the storage device thereto, and to position the device in an easily accessible position for the parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Publication number: 20140197213
    Abstract: A removable, portable, carrier system for the transportation of a human powered vehicle on the exterior of a motorized vehicle, said carrier system comprises: a first independent means for releasably securing the handles of the human powered vehicle to the exterior of said motorized vehicle, and a second, independent means for releasably securing the seat of the human powered vehicle to the exterior of said motorized vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua Shearer, Eric Perrine, Schuyler Putt
  • Patent number: 8757462
    Abstract: A vehicle-mounted equipment carrier includes a single-piece frame member. The vehicle-engaging and equipment-engaging members extend outward from a central portion. Optionally, the equipment carrier may be mounted in at least a first and second operational orientation. The interior of each equipment support is hollow such that one equipment support may be stacked within another. Straps pass through and are secured to the frame member. The straps are further connected to a vehicle to secure the frame member to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Patent number: 8746520
    Abstract: A carrying case that is adjustably mountable to a binding of a snowboard includes a bag and a mounting strap configured for attaching at the bag. A plurality of generally vertical slots, at least one first angled slot and at least one second angled slot are established either through the mounting strap or between the mounting strap and the bag. The generally vertical slots are configured to receive a toe strap of a snowboard binding therethrough while one of the first and second angled slots are configured to receive an ankle strap of the snowboard binding therethrough. When the carrying case is disposed at a snowboard, the toe strap of the binding passes through one of the generally vertical slots, while the ankle strap of the binding passes through an appropriate one of the first and second angled slots to secure the carrying case to the binding and snowboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Buth
  • Publication number: 20140151422
    Abstract: Various adaptor configurations are provided that allow newly mandated replacement oxygen modules to replace oxygen generators in the same containers that are currently used in aircraft lavatories. The replacement modules and oxygen generators differ in terms of overall interface dimension, geometries and weights. The adaptors enable replacement modules to be mounted without, or with only minimal, modification of the oxygen containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Lee Schrader, Kenneth Michael Murta, Mark Wesley McLelland
  • Patent number: 8733605
    Abstract: A bicycle-carrying device for motor-vehicles comprises a frame which is mounted on the rear part of a motor-vehicle and is provided with receptacles for supporting one or more bicycles in vertical planes parallel to the longitudinal direction of the motor-vehicle, without hiding from view substantial portions of the rear plate and/or the rear lights of the motor-vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Patent number: 8727192
    Abstract: A handset holder includes a holder, a strap means and a positioning member. The holder has a coupling portion at a rear end with external threads formed thereon. The coupling portion has an indented chamber to hold a chuck. The strap means includes a seat and a strap fastened to the seat. The seat has a ball head at a front end held in the chuck and a retaining slot threaded through by the strap. The positioning member mates the coupling portion and is fastenable therewith by screwing. The handset holder can be fastened to any type of vehicle tubular members through the strap. The holder is adjustable to a desired angle via the ball head and formed a firm positioning by tightly clamping the chuck via the positioning member. It is simpler to install and remove and provides wider applicability and improved practicality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chin-I Lai
  • 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: 8684244
    Abstract: A vehicle-mounted equipment carrier includes a single-piece frame member. The vehicle-engaging and equipment-engaging members extend outward from a central portion. Optionally, the equipment carrier may be mounted in at least a first and second operational orientation. The interior of each equipment support is hollow such that one equipment support may be stacked within another. Straps pass through and are secured to the frame member. The straps are further connected to a vehicle to secure the frame member to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Publication number: 20140069975
    Abstract: A securement device with a protecting element which engages, at least in part, a surface of the item secured and provides shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protection to the item secured. The securement device may include a strap adjustably coupled to a bicycle rack so as to secure a wheel of a bicycle to the rack and provide shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protecting to the wheel and wheel rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Joseph R. FLAHERTY
  • Patent number: 8668126
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the means for attaching gadget on a stroller using an elastic holder to wrap around the stroller. Using the elastic self-wrapped holder, the lighting device or gadget is easily and conveniently secured on the stroller without any tool, thereby saving time and effort of parents. The elastic self-wrapped holder does not distort or damage the stroller. The elastic self-wrapped holder is versatile and can firmly secure a lighting device or gadget to any parts of stroller. The elasticity of the material used for the holder can conform to gadget of various sizes and shapes thereby firmly grip and tightly fit the gadget.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Khai Gan Chuah
  • Publication number: 20130341371
    Abstract: A strap mechanism for attaching an additional parcel to a rolling suitcase is disclosed. A strip of elasticized material with a sleeve for sliding over a rolling suitcase handle is secured around the parcel using a hook and loop fastening mechanism. The strap mechanism prevents the additional parcel from twisting off or otherwise falling off of the rolling suitcase. A horizontally and vertically oriented device is presented, as well as a universal configuration. Different materials can be used for the strap mechanism including but not limited to neoprene, veltex, elastic, or medical grade elastic. Additional embodiments include the use of a pocket attached to a side of the strap which may be used for additional storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Demi Innovations
    Inventor: Demetra Triantafyllos Papas
  • Patent number: 8562214
    Abstract: A large, waterproof bag that is sized to fit into the bed of a pick-up truck. The bag is fully sealed by a zipper and an overlapping flap at an opening at one end of the bag. The flap covers and protects the zipper. The waterproof bag is used to store luggage and other goods in a safe, waterproof environment in the truck bed. The bag features eight hook assemblies attached at each corner of two opposed surfaces of the bag that can be used to secure the bag in place during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Timothy Mathew Dozier, Philip Mathew Dozier
  • Publication number: 20130256357
    Abstract: A walker device apron is provided having an elongated body structure, an interior surface, and an exterior surface for tensioned attachment along the upper portion of a walker device between opposing side frame members. The apron is firmly secured to the side frame members and along the walker forward frame member such that the body of the apron is taught and does not swing during operation of the walker. The apron exterior surface disposed along the forward portion of the walker includes at least one storage pocket for article support therealong. The apron interior surface further comprises at least one interior pocket disposed along the forward interior portion of the walker or along the interior side portions thereof for storage of personal items. Decorative trim along the interior and exterior pocket openings allows those with visual impairments to locate the pocket locations and access the items stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Margaret Prosperie
  • Publication number: 20130153617
    Abstract: A temporary side cargo rack for a vehicle is provided having a first rack member and a second rack member. Each of the first and second rack members includes a support leg having a first axial end and a second axial end. A connection element is associated with the first axial end of each support leg and configured to be removably connected to an existing component of a vehicle. A support element is associated with the second axial end of each support leg. The support element includes a base arranged substantially perpendicular to the support leg and a flange that extends from the base. An attachment component is provided that includes a first end removably associated with at least one of the support element or the second axial end of the support leg, and a second end configured to be removably associated with the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: BIERDICI, LLC
    Inventors: Bryon J. Bierman, Shawn Chappman
  • Publication number: 20130146632
    Abstract: A handset holder includes a holder, a strap means and a positioning member. The holder has a coupling portion at a rear end with external threads formed thereon. The coupling portion has an indented chamber to hold a chuck. The strap means includes a seat and a strap fastened to the seat. The seat has a ball head at a front end held in the chuck and a retaining slot threaded through by the strap. The positioning member mates the coupling portion and is fastenable therewith by screwing. The handset holder can be fastened to any type of vehicle tubular members through the strap. The holder is adjustable to a desired angle via the ball head and formed a firm positioning by tightly clamping the chuck via the positioning member. It is simpler to install and remove and provides wider applicability and improved practicality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Chin-I LAI
  • Patent number: 8444008
    Abstract: A tissue holder and dispenser includes a cuboid shaped housing having a front panel, two planer side panels and a planer rear panel as well as a planer bottom panel and an open top. The front planer panel includes a horizontal slot through which individual tissues are dispensed while one side wall includes a rectangular opening through which an empty tissue box can be ejected by pushing it out of the housing with a finger inserted through a circular opening on the opposite side wall that is aligned with the rectangular opening in the first side wall. The housing is constructed and dimensioned to hold from one to four tissue boxes with the top of each box facing a front surface of the rectangular front planer panel so that a slit in the top of the tissue box on the bottom of the housing will come into register with a slot in the lower portion of the rectangular front planer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Khaled Abdullah M. Al-Mahnna
  • Publication number: 20130098960
    Abstract: The Purse Baby or Front Seat containment apparatus is used for containment of items such as: handbags, wireless tablets, files, books, other shopping bags, and the like. The apparatus which may be extended therefrom to rest on a surface of an automobile seat and the like. The cargo netting apparatus may be positioned at an upright angle relative to the supporting surface so as to maintain a level position. More specifically, the front panel assembly/front seat apparatus includes a nylon cargo netting portion, left back nylon strap portion connected to the back right nylon strap. A lock assembly is connected between the left back panel and the right back panel assembly for flexibility of the nylon cargo netting with respect to the back panel assembly. The top back panel portion of the back panel assembly includes a top back-panel connector portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Tamika N. Bowman
  • Patent number: 8371548
    Abstract: A holding device is attachable to a rail, cleat, etc., of a boat or other object such that the holding device holds a cooler or similar objects without using up passenger space. The holding device is a generally rectangular shaped basket member that has a top rail and a first series of straps extending between opposing sides of the rail and a second series of straps extending between opposing ends of the rail, the first straps and the second straps crossing generally normal to one another. One or more straps secure the basket member to an appropriate point on the boat. One or more bumpers buffer the device against the side of the boat. The basket member may have a netting therein to hold small objects safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry W. Bishop
  • Patent number: 8235266
    Abstract: Rack system for a vehicle including a vehicle body forming an edge and also including a body accessory forming a protrusion on the vehicle body. The rack system may comprise a trunk rack configured to be positioned adjacent a rear end of the vehicle. The rack system also may comprise a strap assembly connected or connectable to the trunk rack. The strap assembly may be configured to extend over the protrusion and engage the edge of the vehicle body, to form a connection between the trunk rack and the vehicle. The strap assembly may include a strap and a spanning member. The spanning member may be configured to span the protrusion and support the strap in a spaced relation to the protrusion, such that the strap assembly can be tensioned without applying pressure to the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder
  • Publication number: 20120181316
    Abstract: A strap assembly for securing a vehicle load includes a fixed flat strap secured around a buckle crossbar and a specially configured hook attached to an end of the strap. The parts are configured such that that upon engaging the hook and crossbar there is preferably an interference fit, allowing a major loop to be formed in the strap that will remain securely engaged even when there is slack in the strap. Additionally, the hook/buckle combination is preferably configured such that substantially rotating the hook relative the buckle is required to disengage the two. There is also preferably a second similar hook attached to the opposing end of a second adjustable strap, and a small twisted and/or folded loop built into the strap allowing a second major loop by engaging the second hook with the twisted and/or folded loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Richard E. McLennan
  • Patent number: 8191745
    Abstract: The Secured Children's Book and Toy Holder that attaches to a child's car seat, stroller, or other children's transport device utilizing the Secured Children's Book and Toy Holder's seat belt harness connector loop and pads of mating hook and loop fastener material attachment ribbons that securely hold children's books and toys in a child's lap, preventing them from being dropped or thrown. The Secured Children's Book and Toy Holder is made of fabrics with strategically located reinforced button holes and a covered zippered back access panel to allow secure attachment of three books and/or multiple toys through the use of pads of mating hook and loop fastener material attachment ribbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Janice Everett Gray
  • Publication number: 20120125966
    Abstract: A storage container includes deflectable walls secured to each other and a bottom wall to form an interior. At least one of the walls defines an access cover at least partially detachable from adjacent walls to form an opening into the interior. Each of the walls includes an outer layer of a flexible ballistic material, and an inner layer of an insulation material. A first strap extends about a perimeter of the storage container including at least the access cover and the bottom wall. A second strap secures the storage container to a vehicle. The second strap connected to at least one of the walls. A flap is connected to one of the walls and is positioned over the access cover by rotation about an arc of rotation which is orthogonal to an arc of rotation of the access cover. The flap is secured using a third strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Milton Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Greenspon
  • Patent number: 8109422
    Abstract: A load carrier for a rear end of a vehicle includes a load supporting member, a mounting member including a hub connecting arm and a vehicle contacting portion, and a releasable pivot locking member. The hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion are pivotally coupled to one another and the releasable pivot locking member, in a locked state, prevents pivoting movement of the hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion such that the hub connecting arm and the vehicle contacting portion are disposed at an angle with respect to one another. In an unlocked state, the releasable pivot locking member allows pivoting movement of the vehicle contacting portion with respect to the hub connecting arm such that the vehicle contacting portion may be pivoted toward the hub connecting arm, e.g., as may be desired to collapse the load carrier for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Frederick G. Murray
  • Publication number: 20110204112
    Abstract: Embodiments hereof relate to an electronic device carrying case that selectively alternates between a display configuration that displays a portable electronic device such as a GPS receiver below the dash level of a vehicle and a transport configuration that wraps around the electronic device. The carrying case includes a storage compartment for removably receiving the electronic device and a relatively planar panel having a first end coupled to the storage compartment and a weighted second end. In the display configuration, the weighted second end lies flat against the dash of a vehicle to secure the carrying case thereto, and the panel is sufficiently long such that the electronic device is displayed below the dash level. In the transport configuration, the panel wraps around and encircles the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: DayMen Photo Marketing LP
    Inventors: Kevin Duane Crandall, Darren S. Hulsey, Greame David Esarey
  • Patent number: 7922052
    Abstract: A carrying strap arrangement for use in supporting stretchers in land vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. A carrying strap is attached to a vehicle ceiling and floor by fittings disposed at ends of the carrying strap. At least one support strap is disposed on the carrying strap and is formed into a strap loop to accommodate the carrying handle of the stretcher. The support strap is guided in a sliding manner through a pass-through fitting to form the strap loop. An end of the support strap is secured to the pass-through fitting such that under load the support strap is drawn through the fitting and the strap loop is constricted. A spring element is disposed in the strap loop and expands the strap loop when it is not loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: AutoFlug GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Podschus
  • Patent number: 7896207
    Abstract: A wedge-shaped storage bag designed and dimensioned for receipt in a triangular-shaped space between a bicycle frame's front fork tube and an angled down tube and on top of a car top carrier, when the car top carrier is carrying one or more bicycles thereon. The storage bag includes a horizontal bottom, a front portion having a height greater than a rear portion and a top portion. The top portion is angled upwardly from a top of the rear portion to a top of the front portion. The top portion and front portion have a wedge-shaped or an inverted ā€œVā€ shaped configuration. Also, the storage bag includes a first side and a second side with access openings therein for entrance inside the bag and storing items therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Latham
  • Patent number: 7870983
    Abstract: A facial tissue box holder for automobile includes two supports comprising a rectangular main section having slits at both ends, a rectangular side section hingedly secured to the main section, an engagement section pivotably secured to the side section, and a magnetic strip on inner surfaces of the engagement and side sections; and two straps comprising two hook and loop fasteners at both ends. The engagement sections can be inserted into sides of a tissue box. For each support pivoting the side section to magnetically secure to the engagement section, pivoting the main section to engage the back of the tissue box, looping one end of the strap around a post, securing one hook and loop fastener around the post, inserting the other end of the strap through the slits, and securing the hooks to the loops of the other hook and loop fastener will hang the tissue box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Cheng-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 7866517
    Abstract: An equipment carrier for mounting onto a rear component of a vehicle structure, such as a vehicle trunk lid or door, comprises a frame having lower engagement elements engageable with a lower area of the vehicle component, a structure connected to the frame for carrying one or more items of equipment, at least one vehicle engaging member, connected to the frame, for engaging the vehicle component at a position above said lower area, a strap member having upper engagement elements for engagement with an upper area of the vehicle component, and at least one support connected to the frame, provided with a strap engaging and tensioning mechanism, which is engaged by the strap member and can be controlled for tensioning the strap member in order to tighten the upper and lower engagement elements onto the upper and lower areas of the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Patent number: 7841453
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for constraining an object against an article of luggage and related luggage systems. In one embodiment, the invention includes an elongate member; a first loop member located at a first end of the elongate member; and a second loop member located at a second end of the elongate member, wherein the first loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a rigid, elongated handle of an article of luggage and the second loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a handle of the article of luggage, such that when the first loop member is attached to the rigid, elongated handle and the second loop member is attached to the handle, the elongate member is operable to constrain an object against the article of luggage and the rigid, elongated handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Tough Traveler Ltd.
    Inventors: Nancy Gold, Christian Timm, Inna Spektor
  • Publication number: 20100193555
    Abstract: A carrier for elongated cargos, especially recreational cargos such as canoes, kayaks, long wind resistant loads, surf or paddle boards, etc. suitable for use on automobiles having a trunk-mounted, adjustable height support for supporting the rear portion of the elongated cargo in cooperation with a traditional roof mounted cargo rack on the top of the automobile. The trunk-mounted support may be height adjustable to ensure universal compatibility with different automobiles and with various roof-top carriers. The height adjustability feature also helps position the elongated cargo at an angle to control aerodynamic effects to help ensure the stability of the elongated cargo on the support system, even at highway speeds. The trunk-mounted support design eliminates the need for a bumper or trailer hitch attachment, such bumper attachments being impossible on many modern automobiles. The trunk-mounted support is both easy to install and to adjust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: G. Kyle Gift
  • Publication number: 20100176167
    Abstract: A Firearm Holster Mounting System for Vehicles 5 is presented that includes a central hub mounting component 10 which acts as both a hub for the plurality of mounting straps 40 and a holster mounting point using the holster mounting straps 60. The side mounting straps 40, intended to support the mount and the holster with a firearm inside by connecting to the underside of a vehicle seat on each side toward the front of the seat suspension, are retained by quick release buckles 35 and the buckles are attached to the Central Mount 10 by passing through a series of adjustment slots 20 available laterally on the sides of the Central Mount 10. The rearward strap is contained by an additional quick release buckle 35 and allows a strap to be secured to the rear of the vehicle seat. This process ensures securely mounted firearms that can be adjusted in numerous ways due to the sliding straps 40 for side and rear adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: James Daniel Hudspeth
  • Publication number: 20090283562
    Abstract: A carrying strap arrangement for use in supporting stretchers in land vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. A carrying strap is attached to a vehicle ceiling and floor by fittings disposed at ends of the carrying strap. At least one support strap is disposed on the carrying strap and is formed into a strap loop to accommodate the carrying handle of the stretcher. The support strap is guided in a sliding manner through a pass-through fitting to form the strap loop. An end of the support strap is secured to the pass-through fitting such that under load the support strap is drawn through the fitting and the strap loop is constricted. A spring element is disposed in the strap loop and expands the strap loop when it is not loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: AUTOFLUG GMBH
    Inventor: Thomas Podschus
  • Patent number: 7574967
    Abstract: A security container is detailed which has an outer housing and an inner housing there within and a tether located between the inner housing and the outer housing. The container is arranged to be secured to a surface so as to anchor the container when in use. In particular, the base of the container contains a first pair of bolt down bosses and a second pair of bolt down bosses, through which the container is to be bolted to the surface. The tether has a loop at each of a first end and a second end thereof. The loops are each arranged to be placed over a separate boss when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: James M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7562408
    Abstract: The sleeper storage apparatus is partially made of a pliable rectangular panel substantially sized to match a length and width dimension of a bunk in a sleeper cab. The first round rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel top, with a plurality of spaced apart upper straps removably affixed to the first rigid spine. The second rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel bottom with a plurality of spaced apart lower straps removably affixed to the second spine. Each of the upper straps is selectively hooked to one of each of the lower straps, each attached upper and lower strap forming a strap pair. Each strap pair is removably wrapped around the bunk. A plurality of pliable pockets is affixed to the panel, including a hamper pocket with lower opening and trap door to ease in emptying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, Kenneth Johnson
  • Patent number: 7536756
    Abstract: A bridle system for a hose has apparatus for connecting the system to a hose, a loop for securing the apparatus and associated hose to a fire truck for example and a loop for assisting in unloading the hose from the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Toh M. Meng
  • Publication number: 20090078731
    Abstract: A shopping bag is formed in the shape of an ā€œNā€ and able to be fixed in a shopping cart at both ends of the top part of the shopping bag having a fixing part (2) including a rib (20) for strength inside the shopping bag, and a support frame part (4) for supporting the fixing part (2) and formed as a base frame of the shopping bag, with an outer cover able to wrap the top part of the front and rear of the shopping bag, and the support frame part (4). A board is included at the bottom of the shopping bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Chong Kuk Yi
  • Publication number: 20090039128
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir system for use in vehicles comprising a fluid-holding bladder within a support bag, wherein the bladder has a valve connected to a tube running from the bladder to allow a user to withdraw fluid from the bladder as desired. The support bag is secured within a vehicle, such as by suspending it from a vehicle's roll bar or by securing it to the back of a seat of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth T. Damico
  • Publication number: 20090020574
    Abstract: An accessory item for residential use lawn mower, having the nature of a storage bag and being comprised of weather and UV resistant materials, which provides a method of convenient, onboard storage of items commonly used during the operation of a residential use lawn mower, being set on a parallel plane between the two sides of the lawn mower handles, having two defined, expandable pockets which act as receptacles for items such as lawn trash bags, lawn and garden tools, lawn & garden care products, bottled beverages, and lawn and garden debris, and requiring no tools for its installation, removal, or repositioning on lawn mower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Robert F. Sloan, Jennifer Sloan Sanders
  • Publication number: 20080277440
    Abstract: A facial tissue box holder for automobile includes two supports comprising a rectangular main section having slits at both ends, a rectangular side section hingedly secured to the main section, an engagement section pivotably secured to the side section, and a magnetic strip on inner surfaces of the engagement and side sections; and two straps comprising two hook and loop fasteners at both ends. The engagement sections can be inserted into sides of a tissue box. For each support pivoting the side section to magnetically secure to the engagement section, pivoting the main section to engage the back of the tissue box, looping one end of the strap around a post, securing one hook and loop fastener around the post, inserting the other end of the strap through the slits, and securing the hooks to the loops of the other hook and loop fastener will hang the tissue box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Cheng-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20080116028
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for constraining an object against an article of luggage and related luggage systems. In one embodiment, the invention includes an elongate member; a first loop member located at a first end of the elongate member; and a second loop member located at a second end of the elongate member, wherein the first loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a rigid, elongated handle of an article of luggage and the second loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a handle of the article of luggage, such that when the first loop member is attached to the rigid, elongated handle and the second loop member is attached to the handle, the elongate member is operable to constrain an object against the article of luggage and the rigid, elongated handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Nancy Gold, Christian Timm, Inna Spektor
  • Publication number: 20080060479
    Abstract: The combination beverage holder with bottle opener is an insulated beverage holder for use with cold drinking containers, and has a substantially hollow body open at its top and a beverage support wall at its bottom. A bottle opener is attached to the bottom wall or to a rigid support attached to the bottom wall and proximate sidewalls of the beverage holder. A plurality of straps having extensions with hook and loop attachment fasteners are attached around the substantially hollow body for cinching the beverage holder snugly to the beverage container and for attaching the beverage holder to a post or other support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Jason H. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7275669
    Abstract: A ball carrier device (10) adapted to be suspended from the handle bars (101) of a bicycle (100) wherein, the carrier device (10) includes a main closed loop strap member (20) having an enlarged central loop (21) flanked by a pair of discrete auxiliary loops (22) (23) and a plurality of sling strap members (30) (31) (32) having opposite ends connected to the enlarged central loop portion of the main strap member (20) to form an open cradle dimensioned to receive a sports ball (200) wherein, the auxiliary loops (22) (23) are dimensioned to be slipped over the opposite ends of the bicycle handle bars (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Isaac Aikens
  • Patent number: 7243825
    Abstract: A bag holder for use in a vehicle trunk comprising a trunk lid having trunk hinges which attach the trunk lid to the vehicle. The bag holder device comprises a band portion having two ends, the band portion being at least partially elastically stretchable and of sufficient length when the partially elastically stretchable portion is partially stretched so as to be held in tension when the ends are connected to respective trunk hinges. The ends of the band portion are connected by connection means to slideable hinge rings, each of the slideable hinge rings having a sufficient circumference so as to permit encircling of the trunk hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Neil Lawrence Weisenfeld