Key Controlled Patents (Class 220/210)
  • Patent number: 11807433
    Abstract: A cap for closing an opening of a receptacle such as for a liquefied natural gas container. The cap includes a main body and a sealing surface for sealing the opening of the receptacle. A lock/release mechanism is provided to lock the cap onto the receptacle, or enable the cap to be removed from the receptacle. A relief valve of the cap is activatable to relieve pressure within the receptacle. A grip overlies the main body and a relief valve actuator, enabling a user to activate the relief valve via the grip. The cap is configured to relieve pressure in a first stage of removal, and then unlock from the receptacle in a second stage of removal. A catch and secondary pressure relief features are provided to control removal of the cap. Magnets may be provided for proximity sensors to indicate proper closure of the cap on the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Kaminski, Jason Mikulski, Paul E. LeMay, Daniel T. Nicolino
  • Patent number: 11657700
    Abstract: A system for monitoring refuse containers includes a refuse container sensing device having a main body that defines an interior space, a pair of elongated magnets that are countersunk longitudinally along the length of the main body, a movement sensor that is positioned within the interior space of the main body, and a wireless communication unit. The system also includes a site owner server that is in wireless communication with the sensing device, and a container monitoring application for execution on a user interface device. Each of the site owner server and the user interface device are in selective communication with each other and the wireless communication unit of the sensing device to receive alarm notifications generated in response to detected movement by the movement sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Nickolas Sischo
  • Patent number: 11518611
    Abstract: A lock device for a waste receiving device, and a waste receiving device having such a lock device, where the lock device includes an upper lock part to be fastened on a cover of the waste receiving device and a lower lock part to be fastened on a container of the waste receiving device. The upper lock part has an upper lock part housing, a locking mechanism and a first locking element. The lower lock part has a lower lock part housing and a second locking element. The second locking element is pivotable about a swivel axis between a blocking position and a release position, whereby in the blocking position the second locking element cooperates with the first locking element in such a way that the cover is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: SUDHAUS GMBH
    Inventor: Stephan Keidel
  • Patent number: 11352174
    Abstract: A bung plug closure for bung-hole containers includes a bung plug for being placed in a bung neck and a seal cap for closing a plug recess formed in the bung plug, the plug recess having a space for receiving a dimensionally elastic engaging body formed on the seal cap and having a radial locking protrusion, a valve disposed in a bottom of the plug recess, the valve having a valve body disposed in a valve opening of a bottom recess, the valve body including a valve cover connected to the bung plug, the valve cover being an elastically deformable disk, the valve cover connected to the bung plug such that a circumferential edge of the valve cover, which protrudes radially outward over matching locking elements for interlocking with the locking protrusion, is received between the locking protrusion of the engaging body and a recess edge of the bottom recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: SCHUETZ GMBH & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Bernd Klatt
  • Patent number: 10669070
    Abstract: A modular drinking container configured to receive one or more components. The modular drinking container, or mug, is configured to have at least one interchangeable component, wherein the at least one interchangeable component is configured to receive and hold one or more external accessory components. The modular drinking mug comprises a removable outer member and an inner member. The inner member is configured to receive and store a liquid therein. The outer member is configured to be positioned over the inner member and secured thereto. The outer member contains one or more locking members to provide a mechanism to secure one or more external accessories to the modular drinking container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Time On Target Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: David E. Lane, II, John Glenn Kerwood, Roy Luther Manley, Steven Bruce Willingham, Craig Brian Willingham
  • Patent number: 10538366
    Abstract: A storage container assembly includes a container and a lid. The lid includes a top lid, a button, a gasket, a gasket pusher, and an arm. The button is moveable in a first axial direction between a projected position in which a top surface of the button is offset from an upper surface of the lid and a depressed position in which the top surface of the button is nearer to the upper surface. The gasket is moveable between a contracted state and an expanded state. The gasket pusher is moveable in a second axial direction, which is transverse to the first axial direction, and pushes the gasket. The arm operatively connects the button with the gasket pusher. Movement of the button from the projected position toward the depressed position results in pivotal movement of the arm and moves the gasket pusher in the second axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Noah Ziman Pentelovitch, Conor Patrick McNamara, Makiko Kida, Tamotsu Matsumoto, Nobuyuki Ogasawara, Yoshinori Nagata
  • Patent number: 10538367
    Abstract: A storage container assembly includes a container and a lid. The lid includes a top lid, a button, a gasket, a gasket pusher, and an arm. The button is moveable in a first axial direction between a projected position in which a top surface of the button is offset from an upper surface of the lid and a depressed position in which the top surface of the button is nearer to the upper surface. The gasket is moveable between a contracted state and an expanded state. The gasket pusher is moveable in a second axial direction, which is transverse to the first axial direction, and pushes the gasket. The arm operatively connects the button with the gasket pusher. Movement of the button from the projected position toward the depressed position results in pivotal movement of the arm and moves the gasket pusher in the second axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Noah Ziman Pentelovitch, Conor Patrick McNamara, Makiko Kida, Tamotsu Matsumoto, Nobuyuki Ogasawara, Yoshinori Nagata
  • Patent number: 10343843
    Abstract: A container is provided. The container comprises a cover, a base, and a body, which includes one or more spine structures and one or more door panels which may open and allow substantially lateral access to the interior of the container. The one or more door panels may be secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism. In a first mode, the latch mechanism is not released. In a second mode, the latch mechanism is released. The first mode and the second mode may operate concurrently and can be accessed separately via different mechanisms. A switch mechanism may alternate between the first mode and the second mode. Alternatively, a pedal includes a first pedal mechanism corresponding to the first mode and a second pedal mechanism corresponding to the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Panaseeall LLC
    Inventor: Sam Hon
  • Patent number: 10221602
    Abstract: A vacuum system for use in excavation operations. The system uses a tank having an open end that is closed by a door. The door is opened and closed by a door lifting assembly made up of an upper linkage arm, a lower linkage arm and a hydraulic cylinder. A socket is formed in the upper linkage arm, and a shaft housing is formed in the lower linkage arm. The shaft housing engages with the socket to latch the door closed. The upper linkage arm is attached to the door at a first pivot axis and is attached to the lower linkage arm at a second pivot axis. The lower linkage arm is attached to a side of the tank at a third pivot axis. When the door is open, the second pivot axis extends below a reference plane that contains the first and third pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Cody L. Sewell
  • Patent number: 10207863
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a vacuum tank door. The apparatus comprises a circular flange attached to a door panel of a vacuum tank, a horizontal crossbar connected to the center of the door panel and a lifting assembly. The lifting assembly comprises an upper linkage arm, a lower linkage arm, and a hydraulic cylinder. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder causes the linkage assembly to move downwards pulling on the horizontal crossbar and pulling the vacuum tank door towards the tank. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder also causes a connection point of the lower linkage arm and the upper linkage arm to move over-center of the connection between the lower linkage arm to the to the tank creating a tight seal between the vacuum tank door and the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody L. Sewell, David A. Bural
  • Patent number: 10154719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preventing the evaporation of cosmetic contents in a cosmetic refill case including a support case (22) having, in the center thereof, a refill case accommodation space (22c) for accommodating a cosmetic refill case (10); and a coupler (24) integrated with the upper end of the support case (22) by a hinge (26), wherein the support case (22) has, in the center thereof, the refill case accommodation space (22c) for accommodating the cosmetic refill case (10) by a support case bottom (22a) and a support case side (22b), and furthermore, the coupler (24) forms an inverted upside-down “L” shape by allowing a coupler side (24a) and a coupler top (24b) to be formed at a right angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventor: Sungil Kang
  • Patent number: 9943078
    Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of storage, treatment, assessment and transport of an organ or tissue includes a cooling container configured to cool the organ or tissue, a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue, and a sample compartment for holding a biological sample. Preferred apparatus has a first internal compartment under a first cover (lid) of the apparatus that includes the coolant container and the sample compartment. The apparatus can include a second internal compartment under a second cover (lid) of the apparatus, the second internal compartment including at least part of the perfusion circuit and a sample compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: David Kravitz, Christopher P. Steinman, David Pettinato, Matthew Copithorne, Brian Otts, Robert J. Allen, Frank P. Nanna, Peter Demuylder
  • Patent number: 9822897
    Abstract: Improvements in a one-way valve cap to allow a homeowner to install the cap without requiring tools. This allows a homeowner to simply remove the existing cap and install the new cap to prevent removal from an unauthorized person. The one-way locking mechanism includes a ramp that prevents a person from unscrewing to cap without a tool. The opening allows a person to insert the tool through the outer housing and into the inner housing to unscrew the inner housing from the valve. A hex key or a custom key design can be used for removing the cap. A seal is inserted in the inner housing and seals the inner housing with the valve. The elastomeric seal prevents intrusion of contamination inside of the valve and also provides an additional seal to the valve to reduce a potential leak of gas from the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Gross
  • Patent number: 9618134
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lockout device and system that can be attached directly to open piping undergoing maintenance or repair and that can be directly under the supervision of the individual that is performing the maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Production And Process Technologies Of Florida Inc
    Inventor: Joseph O'Brien
  • Patent number: 9527380
    Abstract: A filler neck cap is adapted to mate with and close a filler neck. The filler neck cap includes a closure configured to engage the filler neck, an outer handle configured to be gripped by a consumer, and a torque-transmission member configured to transmit torque applied to the outer handle by the consumer to the closure to rotate the closure relative to the filler neck during installation of the cap in the filler neck and removal of the cap from the filler neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Stant USA Corp.
    Inventors: Louis T. Frank, Michael S. Brock
  • Patent number: 9320356
    Abstract: A protective device for housing utility equipment is tamper-resistant and allows easy access to the equipment for maintenance. A slidable mounting unit is normally stored and operative inside the durable main body in an in-use position, but may be lifted up, with the utility equipment attached, from the main body for access to the equipment. The mounting unit is locked inside the main body by a lock that is difficult to access with any cutting or impact tools, to prevent or limit vandalism and opening of the system. The lock may be located in a space beneath the mounting unit and accessible through multiple small and narrow hand-holes that tend to allow only a person's hands, with a key or key-card, to reach the lock. A pivotal antenna/mast system may be included in a way that allows only an authorized user to lower the antenna/mast for maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Mark E. Ralstin
  • Patent number: 9309844
    Abstract: A component of a fuel system includes a fuel cap having a head portion connected to a neck portion. The head portion defines: a fluid pressure relief conduit and a relief valve passage that extends into and through the head portion that terminates at a valve head opening formed by an inner surface of the head portion. The inner surface of the head portion and the inner surface of the neck portion cooperate to form a fuel cap cavity. The fluid cap cavity is fluidly-connected to the fluid pressure relief conduit by way of the valve head opening formed by the inner surface of the head portion. A relief valve is movably arranged within the relief valve passage for permitting selective fluid communication of the fuel cap cavity with the fluid pressure relief conduit. A locking apparatus is arranged within the fuel cap cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Kurt D. McLain
  • Publication number: 20150114961
    Abstract: A selectively lockable book-like structure comprises front and back covers and a combination-controlled lock assembly selectively switchable between a closed state securing the front and back covers together and an unlocked state releasing the front and back covers from each other. The front cover is pivotable relative to the back cover to move between an open position and a closed position. The combination-controlled lock assembly includes an electrically activated locking mechanism including an electromagnetic lock actuator and a latch bolt operatively connected to the electromagnetic lock actuator and movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, a digital input keypad accessible on an outer face of the front cover for manually operating the locking mechanism, and an electronic controller configured to control the locking mechanism based on electrical signals from the digital input keypad to perform locking and unlocking functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Paul ZALON, Jen-Lin CHEN
  • Patent number: 8944269
    Abstract: A watercraft fuel cap having the ability to lock in place to a common fuel filler receiver and having a series of unique downward slot designs and necessitating a matching downward slot designed key for tightening or removing the fuel cap from the fuel filler receiver. The fuel cap would also have the ability for a tethering device which attaches the fuel cap and the fuel receiver together. When the fuel cap is removed for the re-fueling process the tether allows for removal but limits the distance the fuel cap can be moved away from the fuel filler receiver. The tether keeps the fuel cap from being missed placed or falling into the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Vehicle Enhancement Labs
    Inventor: Michael Philip Green
  • Patent number: 8939130
    Abstract: An evaporated fuel treatment device is provided to treat evaporated fuel by using a fuel supply cap with a small size while the flowout of fuel can also be suitably prevented. The evaporated fuel treatment device includes a positive pressure adjusting valve which opens when an inner pressure of a fuel tank becomes a predetermined pressure or more, and a spherical rollover valve which closes the positive pressure adjusting valve when the fuel tank is inclined at an angle equal to or larger than a predetermined angle. The positive pressure adjusting valve and the spherical rollover valve are mounted on one cylindrical portion formed on a fuel supply cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Shimura, Shinji Kobayashi, Ikuo Hara, Takuma Koishikawa, Satoshi Okayama, Takeshi Uemae
  • Patent number: 8910677
    Abstract: A fuel tank filler port cap assembly having an adapter for use with a vapor recovery dispensing nozzle to aid in filling a fuel tank of a motorcycle such as to allow complete filling of the tank while reducing spills and allowing the safety and environmental features of the vapor recovery dispensing nozzle to work is herein disclosed. The adapter includes a cylindrical cover base that engages the opening on the fuel tank and forms a vapor tight seal. A tubular inner sleeve is extendably from the cover base and has a top having an opening which engages the accordion-like collar on the fuel dispenser nozzle equipped with vapor recovery or vapor conservation nozzles. In such a manner, the tank and nozzle connection remain intact, but the nozzle remains mostly out of the tank allowing the fuel tank to be completely filled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Robert H. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20140263316
    Abstract: In some aspects, a keyed cap for a container is provided. Furthermore, in some aspects, a keyed container device including a container and the keyed cap for the container is also provided. Still further, in some aspects, a keyed containing system including a container, keyed cap for the container, and an electronic device having a keying element that is adapted to mate or otherwise fit with a specific keying element on the keyed cap. If a keyed cap has a keying element that does not correctly correspond to a specific keying element on an electronic device, then the keyed cap will not properly mate with the keying element on the electronic device. For example, the two keying elements that do not match may not fit sufficiently far enough within each other to permit the piercing member on the electronic device to reach a septum on the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Roger W. Accurso
  • Patent number: 8826704
    Abstract: A rapid-access weapon safe comprising a lock box having a bottom, three sides, and a lower front panel defining an opening adapted to receive a user's hand into a chamber and at least one weapon; a weapon support in the chamber for supporting the weapon's position where a user's hand easily grasp the weapon and for protecting a weapon stored in the chamber; quick-access doors having at least two doors sealing the opening, a lock securing the doors, and a spring adapted to rapidly open the doors when the lock is opened; and a mounting bracket adapted to affix the safe onto a desired location; whereby, the safe can be mounted in a desired location, the safe doors quickly deploy when the user opens the safe, allowing an authorized user quick access to the weapon inside while preventing unauthorized access when the safe is closed and locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Ralph Marshall
  • Patent number: 8800403
    Abstract: A boat lift drive housing for containing a control box, electric motor and gear head for raising and lowering a boat lift. The housing includes front and rear coaxial openings for access to the gear head. The housing further includes an eyebrow cantilevered over an opening in the housing through which a key switch extends such that the key switch is protected from the sun, rain, snow and ice. The housing further includes a pair of bottom openings, with one bottom housing permitting access to a drive shaft of the electric motor and with the other bottom opening holding a tool for driving the drive shaft of the electric motor. The housing further includes a shape tailored to the control box, electric motor and gear head to minimize extra connections within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Gargaro, III, David M. Wendinger
  • Patent number: 8789717
    Abstract: A device to prevent removal of fuel and oil caps includes a pin having a shaft with a first and second end; a head at the first end of the shaft; a locking element at the second end of the shaft; a pad having an adhesive surface that fixes to the cap; a grommet that forms an aperture in the pad that receives the shaft of the pin so that the pad rotatably retains the pin to the cap; and a cover that is rotatably retained over the cap by the pin and the locking element so that the cap generally covers the cap and rotates independently from the cap, thereby deterring removal of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Mike Payne
  • Patent number: 8770220
    Abstract: A hydrant locking device inhibiting unauthorized operation of a fire hydrant. The hydrant locking device includes a housing rotatably engaging an extension. The extension includes a rotatable staple extending through the housing. A locking device may engage the rotatable staple. The housing may also include one or more markers on a surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: King Embry
  • Patent number: 8763838
    Abstract: A locking utility pull box lid device is provided. The device includes a lid and two locking members that are rotatably coupled to a bottom surface of the lid. An actuator bolt extends through each lid aperture and each bolt engages an engagement plate of one locking member. The rotation of the bolt moves the bolt axially and in response, the locking member is rotated between a locked and unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Ron Procunier, Danny Jo King
  • Patent number: 8763836
    Abstract: A container includes a sealing system coupled to an interior surface of the container's lid or cover. The sealing system includes a rotatable latch that, when rotated, cooperates with a number of gears to and a cam assembly formed in the lid to actuate a number of arms or links. In one embodiment, some of the arms extend approximately radially from a driven gear and operate to move an engagement member of the sealing assembly into contact with a complementary engagement member coupled to a base portion of the container. This engagement, in turn, compresses a seal or gasket located between the lid portion and the base portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
  • Patent number: 8726704
    Abstract: A shelf device comprises an enclosed frame that includes a plurality of members, a concealed compartment within the frame, and a locking system that includes a locking mechanism comprising a slide bolt and magnetic lift positioned perpendicularly within the slide bolt, a ledge that is engaged with the slide bolt when the locking system is locked, and a magnet. The magnetic lift moves in one direction to cause the slide bolt to move perpendicularly to the magnetic lift's direction as the slide bolt disengages or engages with the ledge to unlock or lock the shelf, respectively. In one embodiment, a rare earth magnet is aligned with the magnetic lift to pull the magnetic lift vertically upward causing the slide bolt to move horizontally backward to disengage the slide bolt from the ledge. Consequently, the shelf is opened as one or more frame members are released to expose the concealed compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Dale White
  • Patent number: 8695386
    Abstract: A lockbox for attaching to a surface including a housing, a lid that is selectively coupled to the housing and includes a lid lock that is arranged to selectively maintain the lid coupled to the housing and to inhibit removal therefrom. An anchoring mechanism is positioned at least partially within the housing and is moveable between an engaged position in which the lockbox is attached to the surface and a disengaged position in which the lockbox is removable from the surface. The anchoring mechanism includes an anchoring mechanism lock which inhibits movement between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Flambeau, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Schulz, David Scott Jamison
  • Publication number: 20140076895
    Abstract: A fluid collection security device for storing, securing and collecting fluids from a receptacle. The receptacle comprises a reservoir in its interior, a cover defining a siphon opening for accessing fluid within the receptacle, a trough or plate defining one or more drain openings for pouring fluid into the receptacle. The drain openings are designed so that siphon tubes and other fluid removal or theft devices cannot penetrate them. The device further includes a locking arrangement that only allows secured access to the siphon opening to remove fluid from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Biodriven Fuels LP
    Inventor: David Fryman
  • Publication number: 20140061194
    Abstract: A locking system for an enclosure (10) wherein the enclosure (10) includes a base (12) and a moveable cover (14). The cover (14) is moveable only when a key operated slide (70) is moved by a key (26) inserted into a key slot (24). Once the cover (14) is moved, the key (26) cannot be removed from the key slot (24) until the cover (14) is returned to the closed positioned. A moveable latch (50) holds the cover (14) to the base (12). The key operated slide (70) selectively connects and disconnects from the latch (50) to allow the cover (14) to be moved. The latch (50) cooperates with a clip (94) on the slide (70) which allows the slide (70) to return to the locked position to allow the key (26) to be removed from the key slot (24) only when the cover (14) and the latch (50) are closed. One or two latches can be provided with a corresponding number of key operated slides (70). The key (26) is rotatable to move the slide (70) from an extended and locked position to a retracted and unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Raychem BVBA
    Inventors: Danny Willy August Verheyden, Roel Modest Willy Bryon, Kristof Vastmans, Geert Van Genechten
  • Patent number: 8651303
    Abstract: A locking stopper component has lower, upper and central extents. The lower extent includes a stick. A frusto-conical cam shoulder is formed in a central extent of the stick. The upper extent includes a lock rotatable between locked and unlocked positions and an upper shaft. The central extent operatively coupling the upper and lower extents includes a reciprocating assembly and a rotatable assembly whereby rotating the lock rotates the rotatable assembly and raises the reciprocating assembly to secure the component in a tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel J. Groot
  • Patent number: 8596101
    Abstract: A theft prevention assembly for use on an externally threaded outer end of a fuel tank filling neck includes an outer cap, an internally threaded inner cap for mounting on the filling neck, and a lock assembly defined by a cup attached to the inner cap, a sleeve slidably in the cup and a lock in the sleeve. The outer cap is normally freely rotatable relative to the fixed inner cap, the cup and the sleeve which are releasably interconnected by the lock. When the cup is released from the sleeve, the inner cap is latched to the outer cap by the sleeve, and the two caps can be rotated as a unit to open the filling neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Les Aciers Robond Inc.
    Inventor: Michel Beaudoin
  • Patent number: 8550281
    Abstract: A safety dish forms a secure food container and has a dish for holding food, a cover for enclosing the dish and food, and a lock mechanism for securing the cover to the dish to prevent unauthorized access to the food and/or tampering with the food. A key or correct input of a combination is required to access the food contents of the container. The safety dish and locking mechanism is preferably formed from dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Nelson, Khalil & Kayden Corporation
    Inventor: Nelson Todd Williamson
  • Patent number: 8511501
    Abstract: The theft proof lid according to the invention provides a lockable lid for a container, in particular, a standard 200-300 gallon grease bin used by most rendering and bio-fuel companies. The theft proof lid keeps thieves from stealing the bin contents. The lid is permanently installed onto the bin. A dual locking feature of the lid allows for easy pumping or dumping of the bin. First, locking pins for locking and unlocking the front corners of the lid are provided. A front half of the lid is foldable relative to a rear half of the lid, so that the front half may be unlocked and opened for pumping out the contents of the bin. A center locking bar is provided to lock the rear half of the lid from being opened. The locking bar is removed when the bin is to be lifted and dumped, allowing the lid to swing open on a back lid hinge, particularly when the lid is in a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Donald R. Onken, Jr., Joseph D. Onken
  • Patent number: 8459484
    Abstract: A system for aiding in drinking from a drink container is provided. The system includes a spring-style, flexible straw located inside a drink container such that when the container is closed the straw is compressed. A lever located on the exterior top portion of the container can be used to produce a circular orifice in the top of the container. When the container is opened via the circular orifice, the straw automatically extends through the orifice in the top of the container, thereby allowing a person to use the straw to drink the liquid in the container. Whereas the lower portion of the straw is spirally shaped like a spring mechanism, the upper portion of the straw is straight and an accordion mechanism is located at a base of the upper portion to allow the consumer to bend the straw when sipping from the straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Raul Ravelo
  • Patent number: 8453863
    Abstract: A liquid reducing agent container structure adapted for an exhaust emission purifying system that is capable of reductively purifying NOx in the exhaust gas using a liquid reducing agent, and provided with a configuration such that a lock (42, 60, 70) is detachably disposed on the outer face of an inlet port (34) disposed on a container body (24A) of a reducing agent container (24), and an engagement portion (36a, 50, 54, 56, 58) with which a locking member (42d, 60d, 70b) of the lock (42, 60, 70) can be engaged is disposed on the side of a cap member (36) which is configured to be screwed on the inlet port (34) to seal the inlet port (34), thereby engaging the locking member (42d, 60d, 70b) with the engagement portion (36a, 50, 54, 56, 58) with a locking operation by the lock (42, 60, 70) to block and prevent a rotation of the cap member (36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasushi Osaku, Kiyoshi Fukuda, Toshio Kondou
  • Publication number: 20130087562
    Abstract: A smart lock that can be built into or mounted onto a trash container with a lid and a can consists of two interlocking parts. The smart lock contains a primary lock operably connected to a secondary lock. The primary lock can be opened in presence of the trash collection vehicle or by a command from the owner. The secondary lock can be opened by the same conditions or when it senses mechanical and gravitational movement characteristics of the collection process, only when the first lock is open. Each lock comprises a timer and electronic circuitry that detects authorized commands and opens the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Dhruv Thukral, Viviane Soraya Ghaderi, Shervin Moloudi
  • Patent number: 8403165
    Abstract: A security closure system for terminating the hose-connector connected to the outlet of a storage tank whose contents are to be periodically pumped out. A first male-outlet component is provided with an outer, circumferential annual groove for reception therein of camming elements of camming arms, and has a terminal projecting tongue provided with an opening or hole for receiving a locking device, such as a padlock. The male-component is further provided with an enlarged mounting flange for mounting the male-component to a wall of the storage tank or to a bulkhead adjacent the storage tank. The security closure system also comprises a second female part, which is a female closure cap that matingly receives therein the first male-component. The closure cap has a slot for passing therethrough the tongue of the first male-component, whereby a padlock or other lock may be used for locking the cap in place over the first male-component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Kastalon, Inc.
    Inventor: R. Bruce DeMent
  • Publication number: 20120298662
    Abstract: A fluid collection security device for storing, securing and collecting fluids from a receptacle. The receptacle comprises a reservoir in its interior, a cover defining a siphon opening for accessing fluid within the receptacle, a trough or plate defining one or more drain openings for pouring fluid into the receptacle. The drain openings are designed so that siphon tubes and other fluid removal or theft devices cannot penetrate them. The device further includes a locking arrangement that only allows secured access to the siphon opening to remove fluid from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: David Fryman
  • Patent number: 8286829
    Abstract: A security closure system for terminating the hose-connector connected to the outlet of a storage tank whose contents are to be periodically pumped out. A first male-outlet component is provided with an outer, circumferential annual groove for reception therein of camming elements of camming arms, and has a terminal projecting tongue provided with an opening or hole for receiving a locking device, such as a padlock. The male-component is further provided with an enlarged mounting flange for mounting the male-component to a wall of the storage tank or to a bulkhead adjacent the storage tank. The security closure system also comprises a second female part, which is a female closure cap that matingly receives therein the first male-component. The closure cap has a slot for passing therethrough the tongue of the first male-component, whereby a padlock or other lock may be used for locking the cap in place over the first male-component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Kastalon, Inc.
    Inventor: R. Bruce DeMent
  • Patent number: 8235233
    Abstract: A container for over-the-counter drugs or the like that includes a cylindrical plastic bottle with a closure. The closure including a cap and a ring that mates with the mouth of the bottle. The cap ring has a tongue that mates with a capture structure on the cap in a child resistant configuration. The tongue being lockable by a pad lock to block access by unwanted adults and teenagers. The tongue having a senior friendly configuration also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Harold T. Pehr
  • Patent number: 8201705
    Abstract: A safety dish forms a secure food container and has a dish for holding food, a cover for enclosing the dish and food, and a lock mechanism for securing the cover to the dish to prevent unauthorized access to the food and/or tampering with the food. A key or correct input of a combination is required to access the food contents of the container. The safety dish preferably includes a handle and is formed from dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Nelson Todd Williamson
  • Publication number: 20120145719
    Abstract: A foot pedal mechanism for an automated dump station includes a safety release functionality so that when the foot pedal is secured in a closed position and excessive force is applied to the foot pedal, the foot pedal and the locking mechanisms are not damaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Vito Ignatius Bartolotta
  • Patent number: 8100297
    Abstract: A locking gasoline cap and integrated portable container to restrict unauthorized access and removal of the container and contents. An outer freely rotating cap is selectively engaged by a key locking cylinder to an inner fluid sealing access cap. A reversible pour spout provides for direct fluid transfer from the container after unlocking and repositioning. A static security cable links the locking cap with the container and an immovable object attachment point therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventors: Gerald Anish, Paul Berman, Rob Lefler
  • Patent number: 7975515
    Abstract: A locking device is adapted for receipt within the main cavity of an underground enclosure. The locking device includes a container having a main body and a container top which define an interior compartment for holding the items of the underground enclosure. The main body is adapted to be assembled in the main cavity of the underground enclosure and is sized to be retained within the underground enclosure. The container top has a selective open position to allow access to the interior compartment of the main body and a selective closed locked position to deter access thereto. An arm assembly coupled to the container top is moveable between an extended engaged position to retain the container top on the container and a collapsed disengaged position to allow release of the container top from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventors: Gianni Ygnelzi, Emilio Ygnelzi
  • Publication number: 20110089180
    Abstract: The purpose of the thermos, the subject of the invention, is to hold two different liquids, which are needed to hold their temperatures, without mixing them in separate parts by developing a usage system which the existing thermoses don't have. Another purpose is to pour the liquids without mixing them when they are needed to be poured. Said product is configured as a modular set which has thermoses with different volumes. Because main cap system is adaptable to main bodies with different sizes, thermoses with different volumes can be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: ARZUM ELEKTRIKLI EV ALETLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
    Inventor: Talip Murat Kolbasi
  • Patent number: 7882872
    Abstract: The invention is a pre-conformed cover consisting of panels of a relatively strong flexible material assembled in a conformation that can protectively stretchedly cover and lockedly secure one or more hair clippers on a hair clipper rack. A locking means that has at least one first grommet positioned in an edge panel of the pre-conformed cover, and at least one strap terminated with a second grommet, where the at least one strap is attached to an opposing edge panel of the pre-conformed cover, such that by extending the strap, a lock can pass through the first and second grommet. Exemplary of a strong flexible material is rip-stop nylon, heavy-duty cloth, reinforced scrim plastic film, and ballistic cloth. The pre-conformed cover can be further comprised of pre-extended elastic strips or bands sewn in the edges panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Harvey Levern Frierson
  • Patent number: RE47046
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device (2) for closing a refill opening of a tank such as, a fuel tank or a lubricant tank. The closure device includes a body portion (20) for engagement with the refill opening. The closure device (2) further includes a pivotal member (6) provided with a grip portion (3). The grip portion (3) may be switched between a retracted position and a protruding position. In protruding position, the grip portion (3) extends outwardly of the body portion (20) to form a convenient grip to an operator. A holding member (13, 14, 17) may be provided to hold the pivotal member (6) in the protruding position. The holding member (13, 14, 17) may be secured to the pivotal member (6) and to the body portion (20). The closure device (2) may further comprise a biasing member (11) arranged for urging the pivotal member (6) towards the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Pär Martinsson, Stefan Stark