Patents Examined by Kristina Gluchowski
  • Patent number: 7225648
    Abstract: By providing two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock, with both locking systems independently enabling the single shackle to be released and/or lockingly engaged, in combination with a signal/indicator system constructed to provide a positive notification when one of said systems is employed, an effective, easily produced, multi-purpose signal providing padlock is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, a single housing and shackle assembly are employed and constructed for enabling the shackle to be released from locked engagement with the housing using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activating tumbler construction. In addition, a signal/indicator is activated whenever the key controlled locking section is employed with the signal/indicator being locked in position, for resetting by only the user/owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The Sun Lock Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric Lai, Karl Lai
  • Patent number: 7204530
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door inside handle assembly for vehicles, in which a door inside handle is mounted in a housing installed in a door trim in such a fashion as to be pivotally moved inwardly into the inner space of the housing by means of the pushing force of a driver or passenger, and a separate linkage mechanism for converting the pivotal force of the handle which is exerted toward the interior of the housing into the pulling force of the rod member is additionally installed between the handle and a rod member which is connected to a door locking latch and is positioned opposite to a door trim so as to allow a driver or passenger to simultaneously unlock and open the door while outwardly pushing the door inside handle, thereby improving convenience of manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Jae Kyung Lee