Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224572000 | Article carrier secured to vehicle by flaccid securing means | 14 |
20080277440 | Tissue box holder with magnetic and hook and loop attaching arrangements - 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. | 11-13-2008 |
20090039128 | Suspended liquid bladder for vehicles - 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. | 02-12-2009 |
20090283562 | Carrying Strap Arrangement for Supporting Stretchers in Land Vehicles, Aircraft and Watercraft - 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. | 11-19-2009 |
20110204112 | Wrap-Around Carrying Case For Selectively Displaying An Electronic Device - 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. | 08-25-2011 |
20120125966 | STORAGE CONTAINER - 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. | 05-24-2012 |
20120181316 | CARGO STRAP - 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. | 07-19-2012 |
20130098960 | Purse baby - secures your purse in an automobile passenger seat. Preventing the purse from falling on the floor when turning sharply or slamming on breaks - 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. | 04-25-2013 |
20130146632 | HANDSET HOLDER - 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. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153617 | TEMPORARY SIDE CARGO RACK - 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. | 06-20-2013 |
20130256357 | Walker Device Apron having Internal and Exterior Storage Pockets - 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. | 10-03-2013 |
20130341371 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING PARCEL TO ROLLING SUITCASE - 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. | 12-26-2013 |
20140069975 | SHOCK DAMPENING PROTECTOR FOR A BICYCLE WHEEL RIM - 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. | 03-13-2014 |
20140151422 | LAVATORY OXYGEN CONTAINER ADAPTOR - 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. | 06-05-2014 |
20160185304 | Bicycle-Carrying Device For Motor-Vehicles - A bicycle-carrying device for motor-vehicles comprises a support structure defining a main axis, and a plurality of legs carried by the support structure for abutment on the rear part of a motor-vehicle. At least some of said legs are orientable around said main axis. The device further comprises a plurality of arms carried by the support structure for supporting one or more bicycles, and a plurality of belts or cables associated with the bicycle-carrying device and each having a hook member for engagement on the rear part of the motor-vehicle, for anchoring said bicycle-carrying device to the motor-vehicle. At least some of said legs have each a respective roll-up device for winding a belt or cable around a respective winding axis. Each roll-up device is arranged within an inner cavity of the respective leg with the winding axis located at a position spaced apart from said main axis. | 06-30-2016 |