Patents Represented by Attorney Zollinger & Burleson
  • Patent number: 7566263
    Abstract: The invention provides the combination of a grille and a connector frame for a duct outlet in a HVAC system. At least one lock element extends from one of the connector frame and the grille and releaseably engages the other of the connector frame and grille in a releasable connection to hold the grille to the connector frame. The lock element may be manipulated from the exterior of the grille to release the grille from the connector frame without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Snyder National Corporation
    Inventor: Darryl L. Snyder
  • Patent number: 7552822
    Abstract: A security storage container includes a base and a lid that define a concave indentation when the lid is closed. A lock having at least a first lock finger is adapted to lock the lid in the closed position. The lock finger of the lock extends into the concave indentation when the lock is locked to the container. The lock includes spaced apart walls that are configured to overlap portions of the base and lid to prevent the lid from being opening when the lock is in the locked condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne
  • Patent number: 7526931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a security device and method for securing a media case. The security device may include a hinged pair of closure members, which when closed define a substantially rectangular aperture for receiving a media case to be secured with a close fit. The closure members include an internal protrusion that extends within a portion of the substantially rectangular aperture that coincides with a finger cavity portion of a media case. The closure members include a latch opposite the side including the internal protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald K. Burdett, Kevin Kirtz
  • Patent number: 7506562
    Abstract: A ratchet assembly includes a threaded rod and a support collar that defines a bore. A portion of the threaded rod is disposed in the axial bore of the support collar. A ratchet pawl is pivotable carried by the support collar between locked and unlocked positions. The ratchet pawl has at least one tooth that threadably engages the threaded rod when the ratchet pawl is in the locked position to allow the threaded rod to threadably rotate with respect to the support collar for fine position adjustments. The ratchet pawl automatically pivots to the unlocked position when the threaded rod is forced in a direction from the first end toward the second end to allow for gross position adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Randolph Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick L. Franze, Donald L. Franze
  • Patent number: 7430837
    Abstract: The present invention provides a roofing product comprising a flexible roofing membrane comprising a layer of a thermoplastic, and a batten strip integral with the roofing membrane, so that the roofing product is flexible. There is also provided a method for securing such a roofing product to a roof deck and a method for manufacturing such a roofing product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Hubbard
  • Patent number: 7347909
    Abstract: A method of applying a spacer to a glass sheet while forming an insulating glazing unit includes the step of integrating the application of the sealant to the spacer body with the automated manufacturing process. The sealant is applied to the spacer body on line so that the sealant-laden spacer body may be applied to the glass without manually handling the sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Edgetech I.G., Inc.
    Inventor: Gerhard Reichert
  • Patent number: 7344025
    Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A locking mechanism is movable between locked and unlocked positions to lock and unlock the container. The lock includes lock pins that slide through aligned lock holes in the base and the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Michael S. Jaeb, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne
  • Patent number: D565885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, John Leo Scott, Sr.
  • Patent number: D566182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Snyder National Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl L. Snyder, Patrick M. Nolan, John C. Smith
  • Patent number: D567533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D567534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D567563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D567564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: James K. Sankey, Ronald M. Marsilio, James N. Peterson
  • Patent number: D568006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Lauren Agrisystem, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin-Woong Shin
  • Patent number: D570147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Ezzo
  • Patent number: D574654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Shelli C. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D578801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Kirtz, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: D580190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald M. Marsilio
  • Patent number: D586602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: James K. Sankey, Ronald M. Marsilio, James N. Peterson
  • Patent number: D597126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: SOZO Instruments, LLC
    Inventor: Brian T. Robinson