Patents Examined by Carlos Lugo
  • Holding element for a door handle device
    Patent number: 10808432
    Abstract: A holding element includes a door handle that actuates a door lock and the door handle support at a vehicle with at least a first and second retainer that fixes the holding element at the door handle support and at least a fastener that fastens a mechanical connection element for the actuation of the door lock wherein at least the first retainer serves for the form-fitting fixation of the holding element at the door handle support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Marion Kilian
  • Door, closing system and logistics container
    Patent number: 10808440
    Abstract: A safe and user-friendly door, especially for logistics containers, which preferably includes a quadrilateral frame, defining the perimeter for the door. A latch is provided movably to the frame so as to be manipulated between a locking state, in which at least a distal portion of the latch protrudes outside the perimeter, and a released state, in which the distal portion is flush with or inside the perimeter. The frame also preferably includes a diagonal guide, which is configured to guide the latch between the locking state and the released state by allowing deviation of the latch along a path diagonal to the quadrilateral shape of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Markku Tiilikainen, Mikko Järvi
  • Locking device for a motorcycle seat
    Patent number: 10781615
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a seat of a vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or motorcycle-like vehicle, is provided. The locking device includes a locking element for locking the seat and a Bowden cable for actuating the locking device. The Bowden cable is connected by a first end to the locking element and by a second end to an actuation lever for actuating the Bowden cable. A vehicle with the locking device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Johann Sievers-Paulsen, Peter Reinhart
  • Latching device for vehicles
    Patent number: 10781897
    Abstract: A latching device (1) for vehicles capable of engaging with and disengaging from a rod-like portion (P1) to lock and unlock the latching device (1) includes: a casing (2) at least partly formed by a first member made of a first material and having an insertion groove (2A) for allowing the rod-like portion to be inserted thereinto; and a second member (latch (30) or reinforcement plate (20)) made of a second material and configured to contact the rod-like portion (P1). The second material has a higher specific gravity and a higher modulus of elasticity than the first material. For example, the first material is resin, whereas the second material is metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tatsuo Sayama, Yutaka Kizawa
  • Door security device
    Patent number: 10774569
    Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein enable an authorized user of a door security device to secure a door against entry, but also enable that authorized user to provide access to others, without having to provide a physical key. Embodiments discussed herein further allow an authorized user to operate the door security device remotely, such as through a wired or wireless network, or through any other network as described herein, as known at the time of filing, and/or as developed after the time of filing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: Ellington Edwards
  • Handle for a vehicle door
    Patent number: 10760307
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handle that includes an activation member for activating a latch of a vehicle door to unlatch the door and a grip member that cooperates with the activation member to unlatch the door. The grip member has a gripping part and is movable between a flushing position in which the gripping part extends flush to an external panel of the door, an active position in which the gripping part projects with respect to the external panel, becoming graspable, and an opening position in which the grip member drives the activation member to unlatch the door. The handle has a driving mechanism and an actuator lever cooperating with the grip member to drive the latter between the flushing and the active position. When the grip member is pulled in an opening direction, the grip member drives the activation member which unlatches the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: U-SHIN ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Rocci, Anthony Guerin
  • Privacy lock
    Patent number: 10753121
    Abstract: A privacy lock assembly and method of operation are provided. The lock assembly has a push button offset from the central axis of the lock assembly for locking and unlocking the assembly. The lock assembly includes compression springs to maintain integrated handles in predetermined orientations when the handles are not subject to a load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Morse, Eric Xin, James Lin
  • Closing device having a control disk and method for closing a hood by means of such a closing device
    Patent number: 10745946
    Abstract: A closing device includes a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and at least one pawl for locking the rotary latch and an electric drive. The closing device is advantageous for front hoods or front flaps, which are located in the front as viewed in the typical direction of travel of a motor vehicle. A method for closing a hood includes using the closing device. The closing device enables a purely electrically operated hood lock having locking, opening, and closing functions. The closing device includes a locking mechanism having a control disk, in which at least two components of the closing device can be moved by rotation of the control disk. Thus, for suitable movement of a plurality of components, it is only necessary to rotate the control disk by rotation by an electric drive to be able to close and/or open a door or flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Michael Scholz, Holger Schiffer
  • Dogging security indicator for exit device
    Patent number: 10745942
    Abstract: An exit device having a dogging mechanism assembly for providing a visual indication of the state or position of at least certain components of the exit device, such as, for example, a latch, drive rod, and/or a hook bracket. The dogging mechanism assembly includes a displaceable arm actuator mechanism that is coupled to the hook bracket, the hook bracket being adapted to lockingly engage the drive rod. The actuator arm mechanism is adapted to displace an indicator mechanism at least from a first indicator position to a second indicator position as the actuator arm mechanism is displaced to at least one of a first position and a second position. The indicator mechanism has one or more indicators that provide a visual indication of a state or position of a component of the exit device when the indicator mechanism is in at least one of a first and second indicator position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Jack R. Lehner, Jr., Linda Ainza, Ryan Williams
  • Retention mechanism for insertion member in vehicular door handle assembly
    Patent number: 10731390
    Abstract: A door handle assembly includes a bracket mountable to the door and an insertion member received in and retained in the bracket via a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism includes a biasing member and a movable locking member that retains the insertion member in the bracket. The movable locking member is biased into a securing position by the biasing member when the insertion member is fully received in the bracket to retain the insertion member in the bracket. The movable locking member is selectively displaceable from the securing position against a force of the biasing member either to permit insertion of the insertion member in the bracket during assembly or to accommodate disassembly by permitting the insertion member to be removed from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: HUF NORTH AMERICA AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MFG. CORP.
    Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Ehab Kamal, Suat Kaya, Yusuf Yanikoglu
  • Independent RX spring cartridge for a mortise lock
    Patent number: 10724271
    Abstract: A spring cartridge for a mortise lock includes a housing adapted to be secured within the mortise lock housing, and first and second members slideable with respect to the spring cartridge housing, the first and second members each having a first end adapted to contact an outer surface of first and second spindle hubs and being independently actuable along a longitudinal axis of the spring cartridge housing in response to rotation of the first or second spindle hub. A spring retained by the spring cartridge housing contacts a second end of the first and second members to bias each of the members against the outer surface of the first and second spindle hubs, respectively. Upon rotation of one of the hubs, the member contacting the hub permits the hub to rotate, while the member contacting the other hub prevents the other hub from rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sargent Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Rick Sangster, Walter Mori
  • Electronic cathode lock
    Patent number: 10697202
    Abstract: An electronic cathode lock includes a base formed with an opening that is communicated with an accommodating chamber in the base. In the accommodating chamber, two retaining units are provided symmetrically at two sides of the opening, and two driving units are provided corresponding to the retaining units. The two driving units are configured to position the retaining units to overlap the opening, or make the retaining unit move away from the opening. Thereby, the electronic cathode lock limits a latch in the accommodating chamber or makes the latch get out of the accommodating chamber. Such electronic unlocking of the electronic cathode lock is configured to work with a mechanical lock, thereby electronizing the mechanical lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Security Door Controls
    Inventors: David A. Geringer, Chen Chung Yu
  • Rotary latch plates
    Patent number: 10697207
    Abstract: A rotary latch assembly is provided wherein the front plate has a C-shaped configuration with opposite top and bottom flanges, and an interconnecting front face. A back plate is connected to the front plate for use in right-handed and left-handed applications. One or more trip levers are mounted on the plates to release the catch and rotor from a latched position. An embossment is provided on the front plate to strengthen the assembly and to support the rotor and the catch. Indicia is provided on the latch assembly to provide for ease of alignment with the striker for proper latching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: TriMark Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Zweibohmer, Shayne E. Dodge, Tobias J. Schwickerath, Gene C. Light, Jason E. Stibs, Matthew L. Hidding
  • Lock
    Patent number: 10682932
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lock comprising a housing, a rotary latch rotatably supported in the housing, a pawl for the rotary latch and an immobilization element for locking the pawl in an unblocking position and for pressing the rotary latch to a locking hoop received therein in a closed state of the lock, wherein the immobilization element is only guided in a predefined direction of movement along a round path by a guide topology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: WITTE Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Mosch
  • Swing bolt lock
    Patent number: 10669747
    Abstract: A swing bolt lock includes a swing post, a cam dog, and an electric device cooperative with a lock bolt. The electric device includes a motor, a slider connected to a rotating shaft of the motor. Without an unlock authorization, the slider is situated in the space at an end of a sliding slot and abutted against the cam dog to prevent the cam dog from moving towards the space at the end of the sliding slot, so as to prevent the lock bolt from entering into the lock housing. With an unlock authorization, the slider is driven by the motor and released from the abutment of the cam dog, and the cam dog is driven by the lock bolt and swing post to enter into the space at the end of the sliding slot so as to release the locking of the lock bolt from turning into the lock housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Locway Technology Co., Ltd. (Dongguan, Guangdong, CN)
    Inventor: Mengxiao Yuan
  • Disposable anti-tampering lock catch
    Patent number: 10662673
    Abstract: A disposable anti-tampering lock catch is an integrated piece and comprises a handle, a main tearing portion, a locking portion, a limiting portion and an auxiliary tearing arm. A first tearing structure which cannot be restored after being torn is arranged on the main tearing portion. The auxiliary tearing arm is provided with a second tearing structure, wherein when the disposable anti-tampering lock catch is opened, both the first tearing structure and the second tearing structure are torn, and the shape of the auxiliary tearing arm is deformed after being torn and cannot be reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SHANGHAI HONGYAN RETURNABLE TRANSIT PACKAGINGS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yuanli Jian, Kai Gong, Yiwen Cao
  • Lock assembly with locking handle
    Patent number: 10662671
    Abstract: A lock assembly has an actuator that is moveable between first and second positions and a locking structure that is coupled to the actuator. The locking structure is positioned to engage a portion of a lock when the actuator is in the first position to prevent movement of the actuator to the second position. A latch assembly is preferably coupled to the actuator and includes a latch that is moveable between engaged and disengaged positions. Moving the actuator from the first position to the second position moves the latch to the engaged position, and moving the actuator from the first position to a third position moves the latch to a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: PTMW, INC.
    Inventor: John Stallbaumer
  • Flush powered slide door handle with self-centering bell crank
    Patent number: 10655371
    Abstract: A self-centering handle assembly is provided for a vehicle door. The handle assembly includes a pivoting handle base coupled to the vehicle door at a pivot axis, and includes a front face having a first and second opposing ends. The first and seconds ends are configured for a selective pivotal movement in opposite directions about the pivot axis. First and second drive arms are provided extending a distance from a rear portion of the handle base and configured for coordinated movement with the respective first and second ends of the handle base. A bell crank is provided, coupled to the handle assembly, and configured to rotate about a second pivot axis. Rotation of the bell crank is driven by movement of the first and second drive arms. A biasing member is in contact with the bell crank and urges the bell crank to a return to a self-centering, rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarakorn Soonthornwinate, Yoshiki Ishikawa, Frank A. Richards
  • Locking system with multiple latches
    Patent number: 10655364
    Abstract: A locking system provides multiple lockable latching mechanisms that are collectively operable and lockable from a central actuation mechanism. Each latching mechanism can be positioned and actuated independent of the positioning of others of the latching mechanisms. In particular, the latching mechanisms need not be aligned with one another. The system uses flexible connectors between the central actuation mechanism and the respective latching mechanisms. The flexible connectors can have different respective lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J Steinman, Phan Quang Tuyen
  • Gate latch assembly
    Patent number: 10655365
    Abstract: A gate latch assembly including an actuating member, a moveable rod, and a strike plate. The actuating member transfers movement of a first handle to a second handle. The actuating member includes a cam surface which interacts with the moveable rod to transition the gate latch assembly from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration. A biasing element biases the actuating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: FENIX MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
    Inventors: John Benson, Randall Boonstra