Patents by Inventor Chris Irgens
Chris Irgens 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).
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Patent number: 7316534Abstract: An integrated pin and clip for securing vehicle trailer components. The integrated pin and clip includes a shaft member and a clip member. The clip member is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture. The integrated pin and clip also includes retention means that secures the clip in either the locked position or the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
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Publication number: 20070180871Abstract: A lock includes a lock body and a separate removable shackle rotatably mounted within the lock body. The shackle may include a head portion at an end of a shackle stem. The shackle head may rotate with respect to the shackle stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Chris Irgens, Ken Burmesch, Frank Scott
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Publication number: 20060204349Abstract: An integrated pin and clip for securing vehicle trailer components. The integrated pin and clip includes a shaft member and a clip member. The clip member is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture. The integrated pin and clip also includes retention means that secures the clip in either the locked position or the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Victor Yip, Mark Handel
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Patent number: 7104563Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Patent number: 7066483Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Publication number: 20060119074Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
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Publication number: 20050022618Abstract: An adjustable coupler lock for locking a trailer hitch such that a trailer cannot be removed from a vehicle. The coupler lock comprises a lock body with a locking mechanism and a locking plate, and also comprises a shaft having a narrow and a flange end, and also having multiple recesses along the length of the shaft for engagement with the locking plate of the lock body. The recesses along the length of the shaft have a vertical edge which engages the locking plate such that the lock body cannot be removed from the shaft without unlocking the locking mechanism. The recesses also have a tapered edge that allows for slidable movement of the lock body along the shaft, without unlocking the locking mechanism, for the purpose of adjusting the lock to the size of the latch. The components of the coupler lock are made of stainless steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Chris Irgens, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann
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Publication number: 20040265049Abstract: An integrated pin and clip for securing vehicle trailer components. The integrated pin and clip includes a shaft member and a clip member. The clip member is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture. The integrated pin and clip also includes retention means that secures the clip in either the locked position or the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Victor Yip, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
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Publication number: 20040240934Abstract: An integral locking coupler comprising a locking mechanism mechanically coupled to a set of engagement pins for securing a coupler to a receiver. The locking mechanism translates movement to the engagement pins to move them to and from an extended position and a retracted position. When in the extended position, the engagement pins engage the receiver thereby securing the coupler. When in the retracted position, the engagement pins are generally contained within the coupler housing allowing the coupler to be inserted into and removed from the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANYInventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliot, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D511292Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Rolf Hohmann, John Zapushek, Chris Irgens
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Patent number: D524144Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D525857Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D531008Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D536236Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Master Lock CompanyInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
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Patent number: D546663Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek