Patents by Inventor David J. Panek

David J. Panek 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).

  • Spring-loaded slot door latching bar
    Patent number: 6966238
    Abstract: With the advent of this new and unique spring-loaded slot door latching bar the individuals involved in the operation of removing the contents of the moneyboxes and the like will have at their disposal a device that by inserting and pushing down on the bar handgrip, the latching mechanism will be set and then, by turning the three separate keys the latches will be relocated in place holding the door mechanism. This rapid and safe operation will easily speed up the operation and eliminate a lot of skinned knuckles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    Inventors: David J. Panek, Al Silva
  • Spring-loaded slot door latching bar
    Patent number: 6874390
    Abstract: With the advent of this new and unique spring-loaded slot door latching bar the individuals involved in the operation of removing the contents of the moneyboxes and the like will have at their disposal a device that by inserting and pushing down on the bar handgrip, the latching mechanism will be set and then, by turning the three separate keys the latches will be relocated in place holding the door mechanism. This rapid and safe operation will easily speed up the operation and eliminate a lot of skinned knuckles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Yiejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
    Inventors: David J. Panek, Al Silva