Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Stock

Christopher S. Stock 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).

  • Publication number: 20040183313
    Abstract: A magnetically engageable latch assembly used for display cases and the like for secure closure that has a male protrusion and a female cavity. Either the male protrusion or the female cavity will have a permanent magnet while the other will have a metal conductor that will attract the permanent magnet due to its magnetic field. The female and male connection prevents movement of the latch assembly in the lateral direction. Alternatively disclosed is a male and female connection that each contains permanent magnets. A plastic stop within the cavity is also disclosed that prevents deterioration of the female cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Robert A. Sherman, Christopher S. Stock
  • Patent number: 5979661
    Abstract: An improved ring display box is realized by providing a holding platform made from sheet material to which the ring is attached and which is unfolded as the ring box is opened. As the sheet is unfolded by the opening of the box, a folded surface to which the ring is attached is rotated upwardly out of the box and presented at an inclination to the viewer. The sheet is multiply folded by parallel sets of folds so that the surface to which the ring is attached extends outwardly and forwardly from the hinge of the box to make a visually forward projection to the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Bates Display & Packaging Co.
    Inventors: Robert Sherman, Christopher S. Stock