Patents Assigned to LTJ Enterprises
  • Patent number: 5088323
    Abstract: An activating mechanism is disclosed for an indicator. The mechanism includes a mounting bracket which may be connected to a container. A force transmitting member is slidably received by the bracket and extends through the container wall. The actuator is collapsible to be slid through an opening formed in the container wall. Through lever action, the actuator engages and moves the force transmitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: LTJ Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard W. Johnson, Thomas C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4829820
    Abstract: A gauge or indicator (20) for providing a positive on/off visual indication comprises a lens (22) and a transition mount (24) with a resilient diaphragm (32) secured therebetween to define a sealed chamber therein. The chamber is filled with an opaque liquid (34) and a contrasting plug (36) which is secured to the diaphragm (32) and movable therewith responsive to an actuator stem (38) between an "off" position obscured by the liquid and an "on" position wherein the plug is visible behind the lens (22) upon displacement of the liquid. Additional embodiments (50, and 70) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: LTJ Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Lenard W. Johnson, Thomas C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4799383
    Abstract: A gauge or indicator (20) for providing a positive on/off visual indication comprises a lens (22) and a transition mount (24) with a resilient diaphragm (32) secured therebetween to define a sealed chamber therein. The chamber is filled with an opaque liquid (34) and a contrasting plug (36) which is secured to the diaphragm (32) and movable therewith responsive to an actuator stem (38) between an "off" position obscured by the liquid and an "on" position wherein the plug is visible behind the lens (22) upon displacement of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: LTJ Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Johnson, Lenard W. Johnson
  • Patent number: D348402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: LTJ Enterprises
    Inventor: Thomas L. McDonald