Patents by Inventor Laura Kay Raffi

Laura Kay Raffi 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).

  • Cabinet security system
    Patent number: 11530554
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Tubby, Jimm Hewitt, Laura Kay Raffi, David Sousa, Bruce Li
  • Security gate with latch release
    Patent number: 10907382
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount that can be mount to a doorway, hallway, or staircase. A gate is mounted to the gate mount for pivotable movement between opened and closed positions. The gate unit further includes a two stage gate latch that is configured to latch the gate when the gate is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Caroline M. Hunter, Paul Dowd
  • Security gate
    Patent number: 10450795
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount and a gate coupled to the gate mount for swinging movement between opened and closed positions. A latch assembly is coupled to the gate to lock the gate in the closed position. The gate unit can be mounted in a doorway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Michael J. Smith
  • CABINET SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190257121
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for providing a cabinet security system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic lock to be mounted on a movable cabinet panel and a catch that is mounted on a cabinet frame and configured to engage the magnetic lock to hold the cabinet panel in a closed position relative to the cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Lukas TUBBY, Jimm HEWITT, Laura Kay RAFFI, David SOUSA, Bruce LI
  • Access-control fixture lock
    Patent number: 10364595
    Abstract: A fixture lock is provided to lock two movable parts of a fixture so that one part may not be moved relative to another part to gain access to a receptacle formed in the fixture. The fixture lock could be used to lock a cabinet drawer in a closed position in a cabinet base to block access to a storage region formed in the cabinet drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Laura Kay Raffi, Alice Mayfield, Scott E Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Evan Hutker
  • Access-control system for door lock
    Patent number: 10294697
    Abstract: An access-control system is provided for a door lock that is associated with a door and a rotatable doorknob. The access-control system includes a doorknob cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Laura Kay Raffi, Alice Mayfield, Scott E Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Evan Hutker
  • Cabinet lock
    Patent number: 10221594
    Abstract: A cabinet lock includes a first knob mount and a separate second knob mount. The first knob mount is arranged to mate with a doorknob carried on a first cabinet door. The second knob mount is arranged to mate with a doorknob carried on the second cabinet door to retain the first and second cabinet doors in closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Kevin V Maloney
  • Security gate
    Patent number: 10107030
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount that can be mated with a frame bordering a doorway, hallway, or staircase. The gate unit also includes a gate mounted for pivotable movement on the gate mount between opened and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Caroline M. Hunter, Paul Dowd
  • SECURITY GATE WITH LATCH RELEASE
    Publication number: 20180148954
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount that can be mated with a frame bordering a doorway, hallway, or staircase. The gate unit also includes a gate mounted for pivotable movement on the gate mount between opened and closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Laura Kay RAFFI, Caroline M. HUNTER, Paul DOWD
  • SECURITY GATE
    Publication number: 20180112457
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount and a gate coupled to the gate mount for swinging movement between opened and closed positions. A latch assembly is coupled to the gate to lock the gate in the closed position. The gate unit can be mounted in a doorway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Laura Kay RAFFI, Michael J. SMITH
  • Panel lock
    Patent number: 9938757
    Abstract: A panel lock is provided to lock a movable panel to a relatively stationary base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Steve L. Torosian
  • SECURITY GATE
    Publication number: 20170211314
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount that can be mated with a frame bordering a doorway, hallway, or staircase. The gate unit also includes a gate mounted for pivotable movement on the gate mount between opened and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Laura Kay RAFFI, Caroline M. HUNTER, Paul DOWD
  • CABINET LOCK
    Publication number: 20160237725
    Abstract: A cabinet lock includes a first knob mount and a separate second knob mount. The first knob mount is arranged to mate with a doorknob carried on a first cabinet door. The second knob mount is arranged to mate with a doorknob carried on the second cabinet door to retain the first and second cabinet doors in closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Kevin V. Maloney
  • ACCESS-CONTROL FIXTURE LOCK
    Publication number: 20160230422
    Abstract: A fixture lock is provided to lock two movable parts of a fixture so that one part may not be moved relative to another part to gain access to a receptacle formed in the fixture. The fixture lock could be used to lock a cabinet drawer in a closed position in a cabinet base to block access to a storage region formed in the cabinet drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Laura Kay Raffi, Alice Mayfield, Scott E Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Evan Hutker
  • ACCESS-CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DOOR LOCK
    Publication number: 20160230417
    Abstract: An access-control system is provided for a door lock that is associated with a door and a rotatable doorknob. The access-control system includes a doorknob cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Brian C. Sundberg, Laura Kay Raffi, Alice Mayfield, Scott E. Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Evan Hutker
  • PANEL LOCK
    Publication number: 20160168892
    Abstract: A panel lock is provided to lock a movable panel to a relatively stationary base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Laura Kay Raffi, Steve L Torosian
  • Blender base
    Patent number: D695567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Devin Joseph Coakley, Laura Kay Raffi
  • Blender container
    Patent number: D702999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: David M. Audette, Laura Kay Raffi
  • Blender base
    Patent number: D704502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Devin Joseph Coakley, Laura Kay Raffi