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).

  • Patent number: 7316534
    Abstract: 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 The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture.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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
  • Publication number: 20070180871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Chris Irgens, Ken Burmesch, Frank Scott
  • Publication number: 20060204349
    Abstract: 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 The unlocked position allows for the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from a receiving aperture in a vehicle trailer component, such as a receiver. The locked position does not allow the integrated pin and clip to be inserted and withdrawn from the aperture.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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Victor Yip, Mark Handel
  • Patent number: 7104563
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: 7066483
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Publication number: 20060119074
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliott, John Zapushek
  • Publication number: 20050022618
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Chris Irgens, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann
  • Publication number: 20040265049
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, Chris Irgens, Gary Burmesch, Kerry Jacques, Victor Yip, Mark Van Handel, Michael Sheridan
  • Publication number: 20040240934
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
    Inventors: Tim Makos, Chris Irgens, Joe Elliot, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D511292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Rolf Hohmann, John Zapushek, Chris Irgens
  • Patent number: D524144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D525857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D531008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D536236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek
  • Patent number: D546663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Jim Recknagel, Ken Burmesch, Chris Irgens, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Gary Burmesch, Victor Yip, Kerry Jacques, John Zapushek