Patents by Inventor Robert D. Zuraski

Robert D. Zuraski 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: 20140041424
    Abstract: A resettable lock assembly is provided having features that indicate when the lock is in reset mode or normal-use mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Son M. Luong
  • Publication number: 20140041423
    Abstract: A resectable combination lock mechanism includes a plurality of outer lock dials and a plurality of inner lock dials. The rotation of a reset feature changes the relative axial position between the outer lock dials and the inner lock dials, allowing the combination of the lock mechanism to be reset. In one aspect, the outer lock dials are axially displaced upon rotation of the reset feature, exposing a visual indicator that is configured to indicate whether the lock is in a combination reset mode or is in a normal mode. The reset mode allows the combination to be changed. The normal mode allows the lock mechanism to be locked or unlocked to secure or release a desired item. In another aspect, the rotation of the reset feature rotates a visual indicator into alignment with a window to indicate that the lock is the reset mode or the normal mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Son M. Luong
  • Publication number: 20140041427
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a lock cylinder having a rotatable spindle with at least one disc and at least one wafer housing rotatingly engaged therewith. A slidable wafer is carried on the wafer housing. A locking bar is operable to prevent rotation of the lock cylinder in a locked position and permit rotation of the lock cylinder in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Mary Teresa Sarich, Daniel Hugh Kindstrand, David Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20120205506
    Abstract: A portable lock mounting assembly including a body defining a lock retaining mechanism and a contact surface. A strap having first and second ends is attachable to the body such that a loop facing the contact surface is defined by the strap. A cam member is supported by the body adjacent the contact surface and is pivotal between a first position wherein the cam member extends generally parallel to the contact surface and a second position wherein the cam member extends at an angle relative to the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, John Paul Thambusami Joy Sachidanadam
  • Patent number: 8225629
    Abstract: A lock assembly including a body and at least one locking member. An actuator mechanism within the body is moveable between locked and unlocked positions. The actuator mechanism may be actuated by either a key lock cylinder or an electronic actuator. The lock assembly may also include a memory configured to store user identification information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Cornelius McDaid, John Paul Thambusami Joy Sachidanadam
  • Publication number: 20110016931
    Abstract: A lock assembly comprising a lock body, a shackle, and a locking member configured to selectively lock the shackle relative to the lock body. At least one combination dial is rotatable between various combination positions. The at least one combination dial is associated with the locking member and is configured such that entry of a given series of combination positions causes the locking member to unlock the shackle relative to the lock body. A sensor is configured to sense the rotational position of the al least one combination dial. A display screen is associated with the sensor and is configured to display a position indicia which corresponds to the rotational position of the at least one combination dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Cornelius McDaid, Robert D. Zuraski, John Paul Thambusami Joy Sachidanadam
  • Publication number: 20090282876
    Abstract: A lock assembly including a body and at least one locking member. An actuator mechanism within the body is moveable between locked and unlocked positions. The actuator mechanism may be actuated by either a key lock cylinder or an electronic actuator. The lock assembly may also include a memory configured to store user identification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Ingersoll Rand Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Zuraski, Cornelius McDaid, John Paul Thambusami Joy Sachidanadam
  • Patent number: 6422442
    Abstract: A U-lock holder for stowing a U-lock on a bicycle frame. The holder comprises a brace for connection to a leg of the U-lock, and a bracket for connection to a part of the bicycle frame. The brace and the bracket are adapted for engagement and disengagement with and from each other. The brace includes a collar, a tongue, and opposed intermediate articulations between the collar and the tongue. The bracket includes a mount, a channel, a saddle, and opposed intermediate guides between the channel and the saddle. The collar is adapted to receive and to be affixed to a leg of the U-lock. The mount is adapted to abut against the bicycle frame. A strap tightly affixes the bracket to the bicycle frame. Mating of the brace and the bracket effect simultaneous engagement of (1) the tongue and the articulations of the brace, and (2) the channel and the guides of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Kryptonite Corporation
    Inventors: Cornelius McDaid, John D. Fiegener, Robert D. Zuraski
  • Patent number: D356047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Robert L. Owens, Robert D. Zuraski