Patents by Inventor Barry Sandlin

Barry Sandlin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Container latching method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6808080
    Abstract: An apparatus designed to automatically latch and unlatch the lid of a container. The apparatus includes a weight pivotally mounted on the side of the container for movement between first and second positions. The weight is positively connected to a latch by a connecting rod, and as the weight pivots between first and second positions, it moves the latch between latching and unlatching positions. Tipping the container causes the weight to shift thus the container is unlatched only when it is being dumped. A method for operating the latch is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Spiers, Barry Sandlin