Jason O Evans

US Patent:

20130078029, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Sep 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/242058

Inventors:

Jason A. Evans - Waterloo IA, US

International Classification:

F16B 7/18
F16B 7/00

US Classification:

403187

Abstract:

A coupling device comprises a mounting tube having a shank defining at least one hole therethrough, the shank sized to be received within a receiving tube; a flange attached to the mounting tube; a collar disposed on the mounting tube between the receiving tube and the flange; a strike plate attached to the collar and disposed proximate to the flange, and the flange or strike plate defining a through-hole. A bolt is disposed within the through-hole and in contact with the strike plate or flange. A mounting post or plate may be attached to the mounting tube, and a reinforcing member may be attached to the mounting tube and the mounting post. The mounting tube may define a hole in an end portion, which may be sized to receive a shank from another tube.

US Patent:

20150217698, Aug 6, 2015

Filed:

Jan 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/608367

Inventors:

Jason Evans - Waterloo IA, US

International Classification:

B60R 9/052
B60R 9/10
B60R 9/045

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a rack for securing objects to a vehicle for automotive transportation. The rack includes at least one horizontal mounting bar, wherein each horizontal mounting bar may be deconstructed into multiple sections, at least two vertical towers, wherein each vertical tower includes an opening through which a horizontal mounting bar may be positioned, and attachment devices which attach the vertical towers to the vehicle. Shoulder bolts may be used in the vertical towers, such that the horizontal mounting bars may pivot when attached to the vertical towers. Bar connectors may be used to add horizontal mounting bars to change the shape of the rack. Safety straps and safety strap holders may be used in addition to the attachment devices to secure the rack to the vehicle. A bicycle wheel mount may be used to store a front bicycle tire on the bicycle during vehicle transportation.