Patents by Inventor Ken Stoddard

Ken Stoddard 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: 20060011111
    Abstract: A safe with an integrated low voltage power system includes a transformer and a power distribution system, disposed within the safe. The transformer is configured to convert AC power input to low voltage DC power, and the power distribution system is configured to distribute the low voltage power to DC devices inside the safe. The DC devices can include lights, a safe locking mechanism, alarm devices, sensors, a clock, and a dehumidifying system, such as a heater, a cooler, or an electro-resistively heated rack. The cooler can be a thermo-electric device, configured to cause condensation on a cold plate, and including a drain, configured to direct the condensation to a point outside the safe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Ken Stoddard, Darren Wall, Mike Jennings
  • Patent number: 6843184
    Abstract: A door bolt adjustment system for an open-jamb safe having a door jamb and a door bolt configured to extend behind the door jamb with a gap therebetween. The door bolt adjustment system generally comprises a substantially rigid door bolt adjuster, configured to be attached to the inside of the door jamb, and a displacement mechanism, configured to allow adjustment of the position of the door bolt adjuster so as to occupy the gap. The door bolt adjuster includes a flange for contacting a side of the extended safe door bolt, and when the adjuster occupies the gap, the flange is placed in position for secure contact with the extended door bolt, so as to accommodate the alignment of the door bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Wall, Ken Stoddard
  • Publication number: 20040163575
    Abstract: A door bolt adjustment system for an open-jamb safe having a doorjamb and a door bolt configured to extend behind the doorjamb with a gap therebetween. The door bolt adjustment system generally comprises a substantially rigid door bolt adjuster, configured to be attached to the inside of the doorjamb, and a displacement mechanism, configured to allow adjustment of the position of the door bolt adjuster so as to occupy the gap. The door bolt adjuster includes a flange for contacting a side of the extended safe door bolt, and when the adjuster occupies the gap, the flange is placed in position for secure contact with the extended door bolt, so as to accommodate the alignment of the door bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Darren Wall, Ken Stoddard