Patents by Inventor Torsten Rhode

Torsten Rhode 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).

  • Patent number: 9317987
    Abstract: A safe including a safe controller coupled to a data transfer port is provided. The safe controller is configured to selectively enable device data to pass through the data transfer port when a valid code is received by the safe controller. A system for controlling data communications with an internal device in a safe is also provided. The system includes an external computing device configured to execute a series of instructions, and a safe. The safe includes a data transfer port coupled to the external computing device and the internal device. The safe also includes a safe controller coupled to the data transfer port, wherein the safe controller is configured to selectively enable communication between the external computing device and the internal device when a valid code is received by the safe controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: John D. Brush & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Scott Osiecki, James A. McLean
  • Publication number: 20090165682
    Abstract: A safe including a safe controller coupled to a data transfer port is provided. The safe controller is configured to selectively enable device data to pass through the data transfer port when a valid code is received by the safe controller. A system for controlling data communications with an internal device in a safe is also provided. The system includes an external computing device configured to execute a series of instructions, and a safe. The safe includes a data transfer port coupled to the external computing device and the internal device. The safe also includes a safe controller coupled to the data transfer port, wherein the safe controller is configured to selectively enable communication between the external computing device and the internal device when a valid code is received by the safe controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Scott Osiecki, James A. McLean
  • Publication number: 20040140235
    Abstract: A carousel device for storing at least one gun in a generally upright position is provided. The device generally includes a base and a upper support section and a generally upright pole member positioned therebetween. The base has an upper surface with at least one recess formed therein where the recess includes an outer contact portion for contacting a butt of the gun. The upper support section has a receiving portion defined in the outer circumference thereof for receiving a barrel of the gun. The upright member has a longitudinal axis and is positioned between the base and the upper support member. The distance between the outer contact portion and the longitudinal axis is less than the distance between the receiving portion and the longitudinal axis, which allows the gun to be stored in a generally upright position on the carousel device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Patrick J. Beattie, R. David Pallo, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Peter F. Lynch, Scott W. Osiecki, Ronald J. Kingston, Chad P. Paris, Daniel A. Matijas
  • Publication number: 20040140280
    Abstract: A delivery device for storing guns within an enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes an interior compartment defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and one or more side walls. The enclosure also includes a cabinet having first and second surfaces, a rail pivotally coupled to the second surface, a track coupled to a protrusion formed in the side wall, and a gun rack coupled to the first surface. The cabinet may be selectively moved into and out of the interior compartment. The protrusion extends outwardly at a distance from the side wall and the track and the rail are slidably coupled to one another. The gun rack includes an upper barrel receiving portion and a lower lip for supporting the butt of a gun. The second surface of the cabinet positioned at a distance from the side wall of the enclosure to allow for additional gun storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Patrick J. Beattie, R. David Pallo, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Peter F. Lynch, Scott W. Osiecki, Ronald J. Kingston, Chad P. Paris, Daniel A. Matijas
  • Publication number: 20040130250
    Abstract: A configurable safe module for storing firearms is provided. The configurable safe module includes a bracket and at least one barrel receiving module. The bracket is adapted to be positioned on an interior surface of the safe. The barrel receiving module has at least one barrel receiving cradle for receiving a barrel of a gun and a clip for movably mounting the barrel receiving module to the bracket. The configurable safe module may also include an extension member to further separate a gun placed in the receiving module from an interior wall of a storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Patrick J. Beattie, R. David Pallo, Torsten Rhode, Kelvin H. Wildman, Peter F. Lynch, Scott W. Osiecki, Ronald J. Kingston, Chad P. Paris, Daniel A. Matijas