John J Stein

US Patent:

6382487, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Nov 19, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/443187

Inventors:

John P. Stein - Kimball MN 55353

International Classification:

B60R 1100

US Classification:

224532, 211 705, 211189, 224485, 224521, 224533, 224534, 224535, 224536, 2249175, 224924

Abstract:

A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. Other structural components form anchor points for the cargo that also help to retain the cargo and act as theft deterrents. The carrier is designed to be free standing out of the vehicle receiver, and so may be used as a storage organizer for the cargo before, during and after transport. Prior to assembly, the components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging. Alternative support struts offer additional methods of supporting the cargo.

US Patent:

6772929, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Feb 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/075068

Inventors:

John P. Stein - Kimball MN 55353

International Classification:

B60R 906

US Classification:

224568, 224455, 224460, 224534, 410100

Abstract:

A cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, snowboards, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. One or more of the rods includes a strap and buckle which allows the strap to be adjusted for length. Intermediary along the strap various rings and spacers may be located to slidably engage both cargo and carrier. In use, the strap is used to encircle cargo and is held adjacent a support through a sliding retainer which is slipped onto the carrier. Prior to assembly of the carrier, the few components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging.

US Patent:

20050222524, Oct 6, 2005

Filed:

Mar 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/080435

Inventors:

Stuart Fielding - Morris Plains NJ, US
John Stein - Allentown PA, US

International Classification:

A61H023/00

US Classification:

601098000, 601101000, 601105000, 601108000, 606239000, 606238000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for applying a variable localized pressure to a selected portion of the human spine to modify human behavior or treat a human condition or ailment. A flexible and resilient pressure member is brought into engagement with the spine portion, and a mechanism is connected to the pressure member to support it in engagement with the spine portion and to create reciprocatory movement of the pressure member in a predetermined timed sequence to effect the variable localized pressure on the spine portion.

US Patent:

60392282, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Oct 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/183713

Inventors:

John P. Stein - Kimball MN
J. Dean Hendrickson - Kimball MN

International Classification:

B60R 908
B60R 906

US Classification:

224532

Abstract:

A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, snowboards, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. The rods are anchored through the use of a slide having keyhole shaped openings which mate into a circular reduction in the ends of the rods. Other structural components form anchor points for the cargo that also help to retain the cargo and act as theft deterrents. The carrier is designed to be free standing out of the vehicle receiver, and so may be used as a storage organizer for the cargo before, during and after transport. Prior to assembly, the components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging. Alternative support struts offer additional methods of supporting the cargo.

US Patent:

60100494, Jan 4, 2000

Filed:

Aug 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/916850

Inventors:

John P. Stein - Kimball MN

International Classification:

B60R 006
B60R 910
B60R 912

US Classification:

224485

Abstract:

A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specific cargo. Other structural components form anchor points for the cargo that also help to retain the cargo and act as theft deterrents. The carrier is designed to be free standing out of the vehicle receiver, and so may be used as a storage organizer for the cargo before, during and after transport. Prior to assembly, the components of the carrier are relatively two dimensional, so the carrier may be packaged, stocked and sold in compact, flat packaging. Alternative support struts offer additional methods of supporting the cargo.